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Council approves Main Street social-district ordinance after 3-2 vote
Summary
Washington City Council voted 3–2 to adopt an amendment allowing outdoor alcohol consumption in a designated Main Street social district, with the ordinance package amended to include a map and required signage for state review; opponents raised concerns about enforcement costs.
Washington City Council on Dec. 12 adopted an amendment to Chapter 20 creating a social district that would allow outdoor consumption of alcohol in a defined area along Main Street and adjacent sidewalks during set hours. The ordinance passed 3–2 after an amendment to include a map of the district was added to the package sent to the state for final approval.
The measure, introduced by City Manager Jonathan Russell and explained by City Attorney Franz…
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