Tears shed when businesses asked City Council not to raise local minimum wage

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Tears shed when businesses asked City Council not to raise local minimum wage

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Over 40 community members expressed comments regarding a potential minimum wage increase at City Council Tuesday night, April 23. The majority were business owners opposed, some in tears as they shared concerns regarding an increased minimum wage. “I just want a break. I just want an opportunity to take advantage of this,” Gianna Aveni said through tears, owner of Blue Granite Climbing Gym. Aveni explained her company…