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Prospective Anniston business owner says bar-and-tavern moratorium is blocking her plans
Summary
Prospective owner Gladys McCluney told the Anniston City Council that a bar-and-tavern moratorium enacted Jan. 6 is delaying her planned blues lounge at 2210 Noble Street; council and staff offered to meet to review her documentation and next steps.
Gladys McCluney told the Anniston City Council during public comment that a bar-and-tavern moratorium enacted Jan. 6 is affecting her ability to open a blues lounge she has worked on since August 2025.
McCluney identified the business location as 2210 Noble Street in Anniston and said she formed an LLC on Aug. 6, 2025, initiated an ALEA background check on Aug. 18, applied for sales tax registration in October, began liability insurance in October, and secured a $25,000 security bond on Dec. 26. She said most expenses have come from her own funds and that she did not expect the moratorium to be in place when she began the process.
After McCluney finished her remarks, the mayor and staff offered to meet with her and review the documentation she provided so staff could bring additional information to the council for consideration. The council did not announce any immediate exemption or change to the moratorium during the meeting.
Context: The moratorium on bar and tavern permits was mentioned as having been passed Jan. 6; the council suggested staff review McCluney’s timeline and materials before the council considers any next steps. Several council members expressed support for new businesses and appreciation for McCluney’s investment.
Next steps: Staff and McCluney are to arrange a meeting to review the submitted paperwork; staff will report back to council and the council may consider further action in a future meeting.
