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Council denies liquor-license reissuance for Wilmington market after residents, businesses oppose reopening
Summary
The City Council denied a request to reissue a liquor license for a market in Wilmington following extensive public comment from nearby business owners who said the corner had been cleared of drug and prostitution activity since the prior license closed.
The Los Angeles City Council on Friday voted 10-0 to deny reissuance of a liquor license for a market in Wilmington, following public testimony from local business owners and a motion from Councilmember Janice Hahn.
Why it matters: Speakers from the Wilmington business community said the reintroduction of a liquor license at the corner would reverse recent improvements in public safety and commercial conditions. Councilmember Hahn said she was standing with residents and business owners to "protect the quality of life for Wilmington" and moved to deny the permit.
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