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Contested alcohol-license transfer laid over after citation, DA review cited

Sheboygan City Licensing Hearings and Public Safety Committee · April 14, 2026
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Summary

The Sheboygan Licensing and Public Safety Committee heard contested testimony about a transfer request for an alcohol-license tied to Miran Chito, El Rancho and My Place. Police described a citation and referral to the district attorney over gambling machines; the committee laid the transfer over to the incoming council to allow submission of ownership and LLC documentation.

Chair called the Licensing Hearings and Public Safety Committee to order and opened the hearing on a permanent transfer request for an alcohol-beverage license at the address linked to Miran Chito and El Rancho.

City Attorney Majeris told the committee Wisconsin law permits a license holder to make one permanent transfer in a calendar year and invited questions about the applicant’s possessory interest in the property. Police Chief Semple said this matter involved an investigation into operations at El Rancho on New Jersey Avenue and confirmed that investigators found gambling machines present at the premises when there was no active license. Semple said the business contact who arranged for the machines identified Miss…

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