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Public splits on social‑district ballot question as council holds required hearing
Summary
At a statutory public hearing on placing social districts on the November ballot, Concord residents and business owners sharply divided: some warned of safety and enforcement concerns, others said a ballot step is necessary to allow pilot social‑district projects and boost downtown activity. Council held the hearing only and will not vote on the ballot language tonight.
The Concord City Council held a statutory public hearing on a November ballot measure that would allow the council to authorize time‑limited, geographically defined social districts where patrons could carry open containers from licensed establishments.
Public speakers were sharply divided. Roy Schweiger urged delaying a vote until…
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