Support state law changes to help oversaturated communities limit alcohol sales
In Plain English
Some neighborhoods have too many liquor stores and bars, creating health and safety problems. Current state law makes it hard for cities to reject new alcohol licenses in these areas. The resolution asks state lawmakers to give cities more power to say no to new alcohol businesses in oversaturated neighborhoods.
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Votes
Adopt the resolution
Public Comments
3 public comments — 3 spoken
- Joan BenalinzyBy phone
- Julian BenjaminBy phone
- Anuoluwapo O.By phone
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