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Council sends special-events liquor ordinance back to staff with trial terms, excludes Cecil D'Andrus Park
Summary
Boise City Council voted 4–2 to send a proposed ordinance on special-event liquor sales in parks back to staff with amendments that create a time-limited pilot, exclude Cecil D'Andrus Park, require vendor attestations to Idaho liquor statutes, and instruct staff to evaluate dedicated enforcement resources.
Boise City Council voted 4–2 to return proposed ordinance ORD-34-24 to staff with amendments that would allow the city to pilot limited liquor sales at qualifying special events in parks under tightened conditions.
Council President moved the return to staff and proposed multiple amendments: exclude Cecil D'Andrus Park from any special-event liquor sales; include a sunset provision ending the pilot on Feb. 1, 2026; require special-event applicants to attest in writing that their vendors will comply with specified Idaho liquor statutes that govern advertising and manufacturer assistance; and direct staff to evaluate the need for…
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