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Stanley council votes 3-2 to establish Alcoholic Beverage Control board after hour-long public hearing
Summary
After about an hour of public testimony that split residents, the Stanley Town Council approved a resolution to create an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Board, with supporters citing revenue and opponents raising public-health and moral concerns. The measure passed 3-2.
The Stanley Town Council voted 3-2 on Feb. 10 to adopt a resolution establishing an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Board, following an extended public hearing that featured sharply divided testimony from residents.
Mayor Cathy Kirkland opened the hearing and allowed up to one hour of public comment without individual time limits. Supporters said creating an ABC board is a step toward bringing regulated alcohol sales and revenue to town; opponents warned of social harms and questioned the economics.
Several residents urged the council to consider long-term community impacts. Pastor Danny…
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