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Residents press council on alcohol licensing and urge recognition of community leaders
Summary
During public comment, residents questioned the difference between beer-and-wine and full alcohol licenses and alleged uneven enforcement against Black-owned businesses. Several speakers also praised local community leaders and suggested naming the city building in their honor.
Several residents used the public-comment period to raise policy and community concerns.
Virginia Williams of 810 Hamilton Avenue Northeast asked the council to clarify whether beer-and-wine and full alcohol licenses are the same and whether licensing authority is at the state level. Williams said convenience stores commonly sell beer and wine under a distinct license and expressed concern that…
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