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From the 2022-07-25 minutes, they discussed that the store is losing money. They decided to transfer money from sewer & equipment funds to it. They also decid
by mleonhard 4y ago
From the 2022-07-25 minutes, they discussed that the store is losing money. They decided to transfer money from sewer & equipment funds to it. They also decided to lower prices.
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I'm wondering why the city council is making such decisions. Do they have experience running grocery stores? Perhaps they cannot hire a capable manager to set prices and make the store break-even? They should consult someone with experience on the matter. The previous owners would probably be willing to give advice.
From the 2022-06-27 minutes, the council approved a request to use the store's freezer for a city event. The store's manager said they needed council approval. I think the council is micro-managing the store without competence in retail management. The store manager doesn't have authority to run the store. This is probably the root cause of the store's financial troubles.
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- banannaise 4y agoHere's a better question: Should the store be break-even? If the store is "losing money" then the community's taxes are collectively paying some part of the community's food costs. That sounds like a good thing! You still have personal choice, and your money still means something, but the town is collectively paying for more equal access to food and other essential goods, in a very direct way.