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Council briefing also covered tobacco licensing, predatory business concentration and DDA next steps
Summary
Staff said council members are exploring stronger tobacco retailer licensing and limits on concentrations of vape/payday businesses; staff also confirmed a Downtown Development Authority ballot measure passed and said the city will pursue a CDC to coordinate redevelopment.
During the same briefing, staff outlined several additional policy items under consideration.
Tobacco and business concentration: Jason said council members have signaled interest in tightening local regulation of tobacco sales, including an additional license for tobacco retailers to reduce minors' access. He said staff is also evaluating whether to limit concentrations of predatory…
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