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Washington City Council approves revision to alcohol '300-foot' rule in 5–1 vote
Summary
On Aug. 21, 2024, the Washington City Council voted 5–1 to revise the city's alcohol ordinance described in the minutes as the '300' rule; the minutes record the motion and vote but do not include the ordinance's revised text or an effective date.
The Washington City Mayor and City Council on Aug. 21 approved a revision to the city’s alcohol ordinance described in the meeting minutes as the “300' Rule,” voting 5–1 to adopt the change.
Councilman Cullars moved to approve the revision and Councilman Gunter seconded the motion. The minutes record the outcome as five in favor and one opposed; the minutes do not identify individual yes/no votes beyond the tally. Councilmember Mahoney was recorded as absent for the meeting.
The minutes do not include the revised ordinance language or an effective date for the change. City officials at the meeting did not provide additional detail about how the revision would alter the current rule or which properties might be affected.
The revision was taken as part of routine meeting business; the minutes do not list any public comment or extended debate connected to the vote. The council continued with other agenda items after the motion passed.
