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Council reissues tobacco/nicotine permits amid calls for greater transparency and zoning review
Summary
The council approved roughly 140 cigarette, tobacco and nicotine vapor permits as part of the annual consent agenda, despite vocal objections from at least one councilmember who asked staff to bring forward zoning and licensing changes.
The Des Moines City Council approved the annual reissuance of cigarette, tobacco and nicotine vapor permits included in the consent agenda, while several council members urged staff to pursue additional regulatory options and greater transparency for future permit listings.
Council Member Coleman registered opposition on the consent vote and spoke at length about the number of locations under the city’s licensing authority and the need for clearer…
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