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Council hears draft Social District ordinance; workshop set for Nov. 23 and public hearing Dec. 7
Summary
City Attorney and city staff introduced a draft ordinance to establish a Social District under Session Law 2021-150, explained the required Management Plan, and scheduled a workshop for Nov. 23 and a public hearing for Dec. 7; a local businessowner urged immediate action during public comment.
City Attorney John Cilley told Newton City Council on Nov. 9 that the State enacted Session Law 2021-150 on Sept. 8, 2021, authorizing local governments to establish ABC Social Districts where permittees may sell alcoholic beverages in designated cups for consumption in a defined common area.
City Manager Todd Clark said staff has…
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