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The restaurant is normally filled with loyal customers who sing the praises of the excellent customer service and quality food.
On any given day the aroma coming from “My Father’s Barbecue” located at 637 East University Drive in Carson can be downright intoxicating.
Those high standards are set by the hardest working woman in Carson. Shalamar Hardley and her brother and CoOwner, Marvin Hardley are the proprietors of “My Father’s Barbecue.”
In addition to being a Entrepreneur, the thirty-something mogul is a “Longshore man.” “A lot of people are surprised to hear that I work as a longshore man but I absolutely love my job and my business.” Shalamar said in a recent interview. “I work very, very hard, have no social life but I am extremely happy with my life.”
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An above average work ethic was instilled in Shalamar at an early age by watching her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Hardley Sr. “My parents have lived in Carson for almost 50 years and all my life they have been diligent, focused and hard working. My dad was a long shoreman and real estate investor and my mom made sure we worked hard and
harder at whatever we task that was before us. Because of what they instilled in their family I am committed to making sure we contribute nothing but positivity to the City of Carson. You seldom see Shalamar sitting still because she is constantly building her empire however; she is never too busy to stop and talk to a customer.
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The City of Carson political season is open and in full swing. Carson residents must decide if current Mayor Albert Robles will be elected to a full term. He is being challenged by embattled former Mayor and former City Clerk, Jim Dear. Eight Carson residents are looking to fill seats of the City Council. Current Councilmembers Jawane Hilton and Cedric Hicks are seeking re-election while City Commissioners Brandi Murdock and Charlotte Brimmer lead newcomers to the Carson political scene Ramona Pimentel Kenneth Jones, Tavonia Ekwegh, and Raul Murga in their quest
to become councilmembers. The Carson Courier will profile all of the candidates in future issues. Carson residents
Carson Mayor Albert Robles
will also vote on two very important measures. Measure KK, if passed by voters, imposes taxes on cannabis (marijuana) business activities in the City of Carson. Measure KK does not authorize or permit
cannabis business activities. Rather, if a future Carson City councilor if voters of Carson by a future ballot measure authorize or permit cannabis business activities in the City of Carson, Measure KK will impose taxes on those cannabis activities. Measure KK was placed on the ballot by the Carson City Council. Measure TL proposes a lifetime limit of three terms upon the following carson elected offices: Mayor, City Council Member, City Clerk and City Treasurer. The general municipal election will be held November 8, 2016.