The good news is that Trader Joe's is still considering opening a franchise store in Land Park in the shopping center at Del Rio Road and Land Park Drive in Land Park. If you like imported cheeses, organic vegetables and a place to find those unique products that can't be found anywhere else such as Adzuki rice and bean chips, gourmet ready-to-heat food or even hand-tossed pizza, you know you can count on Trader Joe's to deliver.

If you're tired of driving to East Sacramento to get your Trader Joe's fix, why not show Trader Joe's that Land Park wants its very own store? You can show your support and perhaps sway the Powers-That-Be to make the final decision to come to Land Park.

Simply go to the Land Park Community Association's survey page and answer a YES or NO question. It's fast and easy. I just did it. One click to the page and one click on the answer.  All responses need to be received by 5 PM on Wednesday, May 27.

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