Beer-permit buffer fails; two beer-board members resign amid debate
A proposed 300-foot residential buffer for beer permits failed to reach the eight-vote threshold, and two members of the beer board announced resignations at the meeting; a nearby resident also spoke against a pending beer license citing neighborhood impacts.
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White County — The commission considered a resolution (17 / 1704-2026) to require a 300-foot buffer between beer-permit establishments and residences. Commissioner Brunton sponsored the measure and Commissioner Austin seconded it. After debate the measure received seven yes votes and two no votes but did not reach the eight votes required for passage.
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