It’s the end of the era in the French Quarter.After ruling street corners for decades, the iconic “Lucky Dogs” will no longer hold a monopoly in the Vieux Carre.The New Orleans City Council voted unanimously on Thursday to allow five new food cart vendors to operate on Bourbon Street and other non-residential zones in the French Quarter. The plan is to open up a lottery for 14 more businesses. Council members are set to vote on this at the next council meeting in December.”All push carts will be subjected to the same rules and regulations as codified in the division of the municipal code that we are amending,” said District “C” Councilman Freddie King III, who is spearheading this effort.District “D” Councilman Eugene Green weighed in, saying the issue was brought up in the past but failed to move forward for various reasons. “As an economist, somebody who majored in economics, I would tell you, monopoly stiFles. In this particular instance, I think that we’re going to see a great change in the way some of the vending looks down there in the French Quarter,” Green said.Mayor LaToya Cantrell today issued a statement following the council’s vote, saying her administration recognizes the long and diverse history of vending in the French Quarter and in other parts of the city.She added, “These small business owners contribute to the culture and uniqueness of New Orleans that is embraced by locals and millions of visitors from around the world. Today’s vote by the City Council to pass the new street cart vending ordinance marks a step in the right direction to expand and diversify small business opportunities not only in the French Quarter but throughout the city. We are hopeful that this change will encourage and assist in transitioning our vital culture bearers into legitimate thriving entrepreneurs to set themselves, as well as our local economy, up for success.””Lucky Dogs” is owned by state Sen. Kirk Talbot and his family. The business has held the monopoly since the 1970s. Talbot tells WDSU he respects Thursday’s decision.
It’s the end of the era in the French Quarter.
After ruling street corners for decades, the iconic “Lucky Dogs” will no longer hold a monopoly in the Vieux Carre.
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The New Orleans City Council voted unanimously on Thursday to allow five new food cart vendors to operate on Bourbon Street and other non-residential zones in the French Quarter. The plan is to open up a lottery for 14 more businesses. Council members are set to vote on this at the next council meeting in December.
“All push carts will be subjected to the same rules and regulations as codified in the division of the municipal code that we are amending,” said District “C” Councilman Freddie King III, who is spearheading this effort.
District “D” Councilman Eugene Green weighed in, saying the issue was brought up in the past but failed to move forward for various reasons.
“As an economist, somebody who majored in economics, I would tell you, monopoly stiFles. In this particular instance, I think that we’re going to see a great change in the way some of the vending looks down there in the French Quarter,” Green said.
Mayor LaToya Cantrell today issued a statement following the council’s vote, saying her administration recognizes the long and diverse history of vending in the French Quarter and in other parts of the city.
She added, “These small business owners contribute to the culture and uniqueness of New Orleans that is embraced by locals and millions of visitors from around the world. Today’s vote by the City Council to pass the new street cart vending ordinance marks a step in the right direction to expand and diversify small business opportunities not only in the French Quarter but throughout the city. We are hopeful that this change will encourage and assist in transitioning our vital culture bearers into legitimate thriving entrepreneurs to set themselves, as well as our local economy, up for success.”
“Lucky Dogs” is owned by state Sen. Kirk Talbot and his family. The business has held the monopoly since the 1970s. Talbot tells WDSU he respects Thursday’s decision.