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Council declines Waukesha bartender license for applicant with recent DUI; denial triggers written notice and appeal option

3221440 · April 3, 2025
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Summary

An application by Joseph A. Porter for a Waukesha bartender license was denied after a split vote; council members cited his DUI about 18 months earlier and concerns that neither his employer nor an agent appeared at the hearing.

Waukesha — The Common Council on April 3 voted to deny a bartender license application for Joseph A. Porter after hearing from the licensing committee and receiving public comment during committee review.

Alderman Testa summarized the license application and background: Porter is employed at the House of Guinness and has prior bartender experience in neighboring communities, but he received a DUI…

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