Letters to the Editor - In response to Webber Camden Market issue 1 - In response to Webber Camden Market issue

In regards to City Councilmember Barbara Johnson’s response to Kevin Aldwaik’s statements in the December Camden News:

I frequently visit the Webber Camden Market with my children; I’m less then a block away. I moved into the neighborhood in early June, and soon after the market opened up, I thought, what a relief. Every time I visit, the outside and interior are well kept. Aldwaik (store owner) can be seen cleaning not only the perimeter around his store but going as far as a couple blocks around his store cleaning up trash he might find on the ground. Browsing through the store I quickly found out the store wasn’t selling any grocery items and wondered why. After a brief conversation with Aldwaik, I found out why. 

I gave Councilmember Johnson a call, and every time I was immediately redirected to voicemail. So I proceeded with leaving multiple voicemails in hopes I’d get a response back at why the market isn’t allowed to sell groceries or EBT items. I left my name and number every time. I’m pretty sure Johnson didn’t care to speak with me; I can say I was also met with similar disregard and indifference Aldwaik got from Johnson and her staff. In her letter to the editor she mentions it’s a matter of not enough square footage –that the store needs 2,000 sq. ft. I don’t see how that’s possible since I’ve visited other stores smaller than Webber Camden Market that were allowed to sell groceries. I believe Johnson just simply doesn’t like Aldwaik and any of his attempts at providing something the community would love to have.

Luis Rosario, 

Webber-Camden