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Neighbors press Tempe council to recommend denial of King's Liquor; council transmits denial to state 6–1
Summary
After extensive neighborhood testimony about crime and nuisance at the site, the council voted 6–1 to transmit a recommendation of denial for Legacy Liquor LLC's Series 9 application for 119 W. University Drive to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control, triggering a state hearing.
The Tempe City Council voted 6–1 on Oct. 15 to recommend denial of a Series 9 liquor license application for Legacy Liquor LLC (DBA King's Liquor) at 119 W. University Drive and transmitted that recommendation to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control (DLLC), which will set a state hearing.
Josh Baez, the city's tax and license manager, told the council staff had "no recommendation" because fingerprinting and other documentation were incomplete; he noted the…
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