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Cottage food bakeries

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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 23, 2026.

Public comments (4)

OpposedStephanie RolaSep 23, 2026

Voiced concern that allowing neighborhood cottage bake stands could create an unfair playing field for brick-and-mortar bakeries and raise food safety oversight issues.

City Council Legislative Session — September 23, 2026 · 1:17:36 →
SupportiveBianca KernSep 23, 2026

Advocated for a regulated framework allowing small home-based cottage bakers to operate temporary neighborhood bake stands.

City Council Legislative Session — September 23, 2026 · 1:20:42 →
SupportiveHeather RussellSep 23, 2026

Suggested practical guardrails for cottage bake stands, such as limits on hours, size, and clear signups, asking council to direct staff to study a pilot program.

City Council Legislative Session — September 23, 2026 · 1:23:51 →
SupportiveCaroline PeabodySep 23, 2026

Supported a pilot program for cottage bakers as a way to foster small businesses and community connection.

City Council Legislative Session — September 23, 2026 · 1:26:39 →