Rules committee narrowly approves one‑hour downtown late‑hours extension amid mixed reaction
Apr 20, 2026
Apr 20, 2026
The committee approved a one‑hour expansion of late‑night operating hours for downtown establishments (to 3 a.m. in areas covered by the ordinance), with supporters saying it helps small businesses and opponents urging a pilot period before broader expansion; the measure passed 4‑3 in committee.
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The Rules Committee voted April 20 to expand late‑night hours for certain downtown establishments by one hour (to 3 a.m.), a change some business owners sought to support nightlife and economic activity downtown.
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