Columbia, SC: Mayor Says City’s Working on Food Truck Issue [video]

Benjamin said the ordinance was supposed to help cut down on illegal street vendors.

Benjamin said the ordinance was supposed to help cut down on illegal street vendors.

“I think this has the potential to regulate us out of existence,” said Scott Hall

Mayor Steve Benjamin confirmed today he is willing to reconsider the ordinance

Columbia’s City Council is set to take up amending an ordinance governing temporary vendors or food trucks in the city limits.

This month, both trucks have been along the perimeters of outdoor festivals, including Crafty Feast and the Urban Tour.

In March 2010, with all the preparatory work done, Roberts’ permit came before City Council for approval. And that’s when he learned some major downtown interests were lined up against him.
It’s the latest food trend sweeping the nation and it’s picking up momentum right here in the Midlands, as many chefs and cooks forgo opening up expensive restaurants in favor of a more mobile way to serve food.