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Franklin Springs council will not pursue Sunday-alcohol referendum after poll shows majority oppose
Summary
After two phone polls reached 92 residents, councilors reported 52 opposed and 40 in favor (56% no). Citing the low response and cost to hold a referendum, councilors said they will not spend taxpayer dollars on a measure likely to fail unless a business requests it again.
Councilors reported results from two phone polls the city conducted to gauge public support for allowing Sunday alcohol sales and sales of alcohol by the drink. The city reached a total of 92 residents; 52 opposed the change and 40 supported it (56% opposed, 44% in favor).
Given the low response rate and the estimated cost to place the question on the ballot (about $3,000), councilors said they will not use taxpayer funds to pursue a referendum that appears likely to fail. The council framed the poll as a way to get a sense of public sentiment rather than a statistically precise measure.
Council members said they will reconsider the matter only if a business brings a formal request again.
