Stockton street vendors push back on plan to impose new rules, fees under city ordinance

A STRONG SHOWING by street vendors and their supporters at a recent meeting of the Stockton City Council has succeeded in pushing back a proposed ordinance that would impose fees, rules and penalties on those who make a living from selling food and merchandise outdoors.

The council voted unanimously at its May 13 meeting to push off further consideration of the measure until May 27 and require more town hall-style events around the city to gather additional comment from vendors and those who live near their operations.