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Dardenne Prairie to read ordinance seeking opt‑out of extended liquor hours during 2026 World Cup
Summary
Mayor recommended the city opt out of a state bill allowing single‑serve liquor retailers to stay open 24/7 during the World Cup; the board agreed to a first reading and to solicit feedback from seven affected businesses before final action.
Mayor Witteman introduced an ordinance to opt Dardenne Prairie out of a proposed state allowance that would let single‑serve liquor retailers operate 24 hours a day during the 2026 World Cup unless the city acts to opt out.
"So my recommendation is to opt out of it through an ordinance," the mayor said, explaining the state bill would require cities to take affirmative action to prevent local retailers from extending…
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