Overview

• Food truck operators and other late‑night businesses held public protests, saying the 11 p.m.–6 a.m. closures would wipe out crucial overnight sales and lead to layoffs.
• The June bill would extend curfews across the 7th and 8th districts and parts of the 1st, with the Institute for Justice estimating roughly a 500% increase in covered areas and releasing a city map of the impact.
• Violations would carry $1,000 fines, up from $500, and exemptions include liquor‑licensed restaurants, gas stations, and drive‑through‑only shops, leaving operators like a hospice‑serving pharmacy concerned about enforcement gray areas.
• Sponsor Councilmember Quetcy Lozada defends the policy as a safety tool, citing reported homicide reductions in Kensington and noting a sunset provision that runs through the end of 2026 for later review.
• The Latino Food Truck Association and the Institute for Justice are urging Council to rescind the expansion and say they will consider litigation if the measure takes effect.