Letter: Resident opposes $23 an hour minimum wage for South Lake Tahoe

The following was sent to the South lake Tahoe City Council and printed here at the request of its author: I am writing in opposition to the proposed increase to the City’s minimum wage to $23 an hour.

South Lake Tahoe businesses are already struggling with higher food costs, utility costs rising almost 40 percent, and skyrocketing insurance rates. To pile on a mandatory $23 an-hour minimum wage could and would force many more Tahoe businesses to close up shop or severely reduce staff which defeats the purpose of the proposed idea, in my view.

“Now is Not the Time.” Our city seems to be at a crossroads and there are many struggles. Let us be “business friendly” and not make it more difficult.

I also would recommend voting down this proposal “now.” Do not spend yet another $40,000 or so on yet another economic study. That $40K could fix a few potholes.

Respectfully,

Terri Jinkens
22 Year South Lake Tahoe Resident