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Council considers limited carve-out to allow regulated alcohol at downtown events

Cleveland City Council · January 20, 2025
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Summary

City staff proposed a narrow carve-out or permit system to allow alcohol in contained, secured areas during city-sponsored downtown events (e.g., Logjam Fest); council asked for side-by-side ordinance options and public feedback.

City staff presented options on Wednesday for allowing controlled alcohol consumption during city-sponsored or permitted downtown events, telling councilmembers they could create a narrow carve-out or craft permit conditions rather than broad open-container allowances.

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