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Sheboygan council approves four‑month extension for condemned bar despite police warnings
Summary
After extended debate and testimony from Police Chief Semple recounting disturbances and a June shooting at the establishment, the Sheboygan Common Council voted 5–4 to grant a four‑month extension of liquor license #3475 for licensee Elena Cortez.
The Sheboygan Common Council voted 5–4 to grant a four‑month extension of liquor license No. 3475 for an establishment owned by Elena Cortez after a contentious discussion that focused on public‑safety incidents at the venue.
Police Chief Semple laid out a sequence of incidents the department said were connected to the business, including a chronic nuisance declaration in May 2024, multiple fights, and a June 30 shooting inside the bar. "They had a shooting inside the bar... the owner delayed calling…
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