The city of Saint Louis just declared as "blighted" the plot of land on which the eye-catching South Grand Del Taco resides. The business still runs 24/7 and gets customers, even in spite of the nearby bridge closing. Why would the city blight an intact and functioning business? Show-Me Institute Policy Analyst Audrey Spalding has an answer.
Where’s the Blight?
Corporate Welfare
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About the Author
Audrey Spalding
Audrey Spalding
Audrey Spalding graduated in 2009 from the University of MissouriColumbia with dual degrees in journalism and economics. She became fascinated with local government issues while working as an education reporter at the Columbia Missourian, and realized the importance of holding elected officials accountable. Her coverage of the Columbia Public School District's tax levy increase election won a Hearst Journalism Award. Before joining the Show-Me Institute, Audrey worked for the institute as a research intern for a year, and during that time filed more than 500 requests for public information. She is originally from Michigan.
About the Author
Bruce Stahl
Bruce Stahl
Bruce Stahl is a Grove City College graduate, with a B.A. in economics and a minor in philosophy. During his years as a student, he served as secretary for both the Financial Management Association and the Philosophy Club. He also actively participated in Students for Liberty, a campus organization dedicated to promoting laissez-faire economics and a philosophy of individual liberty.
