Summary
Two ordinances that would have let residents legally run small home-based food businesses (MEHKOs) were pulled from the agenda before a vote, so home cooks still can't legally sell meals under the new framework.
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Last discussed Mar 17, 2026.
Impact analysis
✅Who benefits
If revived, home cooks and small food entrepreneurs would benefit.
⚠️Who could be affected
Aspiring home-based food entrepreneurs who hoped to operate legally under the new rules.
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