How funny looks like my comments are being edited by someone other than me.

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I agree, we need a Sprouts or Whole Foods type store. We just moved here in September and I have to drive rather far for any of these types of stores. Is there somewhere we can vote on something like that???

I agree as well. I travel quite a distance every week to other cities to shop at Sprouts, Whole Foods, or Farmer's Markets. It would be awesome to see either of these venues come to La Palma. My family eats plant-based only foods, so a REAL farmer's market would be the best. Not a swap meet farmer's market, but a true farmer's fresh/organic fruit and produce market.

As it has been mentioned in other discussions, the City of La Palma would very much enjoy a Sprouts, Whole Foods Market, or Trader Joe’s locating somewhere in the community. However, the City’s role in the type of retail businesses locating in the community is somewhat limited. The City establishes zoning and encourages businesses to consider La Palma; however, the commercial property owners ultimately determine who they will lease to and retailers determine where they will locate. Letting these businesses know your preferences is therefore most important.

Please feel free to reach out to their respective website's and express your desires. You can also friend these establishments at Facebook and post your suggestion on their walls. Be sure to tell your friends and neighbors to do the same as numbers will influence results.