Kodiak Assembly Votes to Protest Southern Glazers Liquor License Renewal Due to Compliance Issues

The Kodiak Island Borough government meeting on August 15, 2025, focused on several key issues, including updates on local business licenses and community alert systems.

One significant topic was the renewal application for Southern Glazers Wine and Spirits of Alaska LLC. Concerns were raised regarding the accuracy of the business's address, which was listed as being in Anchorage, Alaska. Assembly members discussed the implications of this discrepancy, questioning whether the business was operating as intended under its liquor license. The assembly considered voicing a protest against the renewal due to these concerns, with members expressing the need for compliance with licensing standards. The discussion highlighted the limitations faced by the assembly in addressing the issue, as they rely on information provided by the state’s Alcohol and Marijuana Control Office (AMCO).

In addition to the liquor license discussion, the meeting included updates from the manager's department. A local in-person training class for ICS 3 100 is scheduled for September, and the community will transition from Nixel alerts to a new alert system through Civic Plus. Residents interested in receiving alerts are encouraged to text "Kodiak" to 38276. The meeting also noted progress on the software conversion for Tyler, with a go-live date set for September 23, and the project reported being 40% complete.

Overall, the meeting underscored the assembly's commitment to ensuring local businesses comply with regulations while also keeping the community informed through updated alert systems.