Lesson learned, the Mayor loves fish.

Or, at least, fish from the Fresh Fish Co. He couldn't stop talking about it all day.

On a walking tour Tuesday, Oct. 22, Mayor Mike McGinn visited several businesses in Loyal Heights, including the Fresh Fish Co., Larsen's Bakery, Mailbox Ballard, Agape Childcare Center, the Loyal Heights Manor (senior citizen living facility), Saleh's Delicatessen and the Philadelphia Church.

McGinn asked questions at each of the businesses and let them tell him a little bit about themselves, as well as express their concerns.

Ballard Mailbox was concerned about taxing on small businesses. Folks at the Agape Childcare Center said that they wanted better signage at the crosswalk in front of their store. The owner pointed to a signal sign which had been run over -- an incident that has happened multiple times without quick reaction, she said.

Steve Saleh of Saleh's Delicatessen said that his store has been subject to countless acts of vandalism and, at times, theft. McGinn had Saleh talk to Lauren Street, a police officer who had joined in on the walk.

Most of all, though, the Mayor couldn't stop raving about Fresh Fish Co., a place which he had never been to before. Throughout the walk and at the following town hall meeting, he felt compelled to mention it to everybody.

He also said that he had to be careful about Larsen's Bakery, a place he has known of before but which he tries not to go to too much. Because, as we all know, it's so darned good.

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