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Vice Mayor Spicer says limiting liquor stores unfairly discriminates; defends his vote
Summary
Vice Mayor Owen Spicer explained his no vote on a previous ordinance to limit liquor stores, arguing the rule amountsto discrimination against an industry and saying he supports free competition; he also thanked Sergeant Walter and K-9 Zeus for a ride-along.
Vice Mayor Owen Spicer clarified his vote against a recent local ordinance to limit the number of liquor stores, saying he is "not against the liquor stores" but objects to what he described as the ordinance's discriminatory effect.
"It's not that I'm against the liquor stores. I'm not at all. What I'm against is the ordinance itself... I'm for the free and fair competition," Spicer said, explaining he voted against the ordinance because he believes limiting an industry by quota treats it differently than other businesses.
Spicer also thanked Sergeant Walter for hosting a recent ride-along and noted time spent with the department's K-9, Zeus. His remarks were delivered during the communication portion of the meeting when council members offered explanations and updates.
No public response to Spicer's comments was recorded during the meeting; the council proceeded to other business after the communication period ended.
