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Beaumont Mayor Discusses Incentives Amid King Foods Grocer Closure

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 25
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The closure of King Foods supermarket on Magnolia Avenue has left some North End residents without a nearby grocer. Beaumont Mayor Roy West stated that the city cannot compel a private business to remain open. West noted that the city offers incentives for new or returning businesses interested in the area, including permit fee waivers and tax abatements of up to seven years.

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The closure has created a three-mile gap to the nearest grocery store for some families. The North End is designated a neighborhood empowerment zone, allowing the city council to utilize these abatements to attract new investment and mitigate the loss of local services.

The mayor's administration in Beaumont is facing political criticism.

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  • Roy WestBeaumont Mayor
  • BeaumontCity under the jurisdiction of Beaumont
  • North EndNeighborhood affected by the grocer's closure

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