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Maumee council votes to continue Uptown DORA with expanded hours after divided debate
Summary
The Maumee City Council approved continuation and expanded hours for the Uptown Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) after council members debated public-safety and business arguments; hours were amended to start at noon Sunday–Friday and 9 a.m. on Saturdays with weekday end times set earlier on non-special days.
Maumee — The City Council voted April 20 to continue the Uptown Maumee Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area and to set new, expanded operating hours after a contentious discussion between business supporters and councillors concerned about public safety.
Mayor Chelsea Ziz invited business and community representatives to speak as council considered Resolution 012-2026 to continue the DORA in place and adopt expanded hours. Kane Anderson, who identified himself as head of Uptown…
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