Mbogo loses in Dallas and other cities are pulling the same trick
The Wall Street Journal
(Editor’s note: Opinion pieces are published for discussions purposes only.)
Recently we told you about Hinga Mbogo, a Kenyan immigrant in Dallas fighting to keep his auto repair shop open. In a campaign to gentrify his neighborhood, Dallas is using zoning laws to force Mr. Mbogo to close his business. The Dallas City Council has since voted 8-5 to deny Mr. Mbogo’s appeal.
The decision means Mr. Mbogo will likely have to sell his property to someone who wants to use it for a business that the city considers more suitable for a corridor leading into its arts district. That should worry Texas residents who have been strong defenders of property rights.
