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Residents urge Twin Rivers Unified to oppose liquor‑license expansion near Woodlake School
Summary
A District 2 resident told trustees more than 200 neighbors signed a petition opposing a Chevron's request to expand alcohol sales to hard liquor at 860 Arden Way, saying the site is near Woodlake School, is in a transit zone, and the owner broke an earlier promise not to sell spirits. Trustees discussed sending a district letter to city council or agendizing a resolution.
During oral communications Pat Sayer Hanley, a retired teacher and 38‑year District 2 resident, urged the Twin Rivers Unified Board of Trustees to act against a proposed liquor‑license expansion at a Chevron located at 860 Arden Way, adjacent to Woodlake School.
Hanley said neighbors gathered a petition of more than 200 District 2 residents opposing an increase in alcohol privileges at the site that would allow sales of hard liquor, and asserted the owner had previously promised not to sell spirits. She also told the board she believes the site sits in a transit zone and that the Sacramento 2040 General Plan does not encourage alcohol sales in that zone.
Board members discussed two procedural options in response: sending a district letter to city officials expressing community concern or agendizing a formal resolution for a future meeting that would require a board vote. Superintendent Martinez said the district could prepare and deliver a letter within a week; trustees noted that placing a resolution on a future agenda would require four trustees’ agreement to agendize and then a vote at a subsequent meeting.
Why it matters: the petition raises concerns about a liquor retailer next to a school campus and prompted immediate board discussion about whether and how the district should formally register opposition with city decision‑makers. The board did not vote on a resolution during this meeting but indicated a letter could be generated quickly and that an agendized resolution is an option requiring follow‑up.
Next steps: transcript records that staff will prepare a letter to the city; trustees requested formal follow‑up to either deliver the letter or, if desired by members, bring a resolution back for a vote at a future meeting.
