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Public commenters urge caution on liquor licenses for adult‑entertainment venues and press social‑equity grievances
Summary
Public comment at the LCB meeting focused on safety concerns about allowing liquor in adult‑entertainment establishments (SB 6105 implementation) and a series of accusations from Black cannabis advocates alleging past licensing discrimination and conflicts in the social‑equity process.
At the July 31 Liquor and Cannabis Board meeting, public comment centered on two themes: safety concerns tied to proposed liquor licenses for adult‑entertainment venues and sustained criticism from Black cannabis advocates about the board’s handling of social‑equity licensing.
Mary Williams, a lived‑experience expert, testified in memory of a survivor and urged the board to keep survivors and people with lived experience involved in advisory roles. She said the addition of alcohol in adult‑entertainment venues…
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