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El Monte council narrowly approves wine and spirits at Downtown Night Market in 5-2 vote
Summary
The council voted 5-2 to allow wine and spirits at the Downtown Main Street Night Market on June 18, 2026, with Mayor Jessica Ancona and Councilmember Sheila Crippen-Thomas voting against the permit.
The El Monte City Council on June 10 approved a request to serve and sell wine and "spirits" at the Downtown Main Street Night Market on June 18, 2026, a special event expected to draw more than 300 attendees. The motion was moved by Councilmember Martin Herrera and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Viviana Longoria and passed 5-2. Mayor Jessica Ancona and Councilmember Sheila Crippen-Thomas recorded "no" votes.
Council discussion on the item focused on event management and public-safety oversight typical for temporary liquor permits. No further conditions or additional staff requirements were recorded in the minutes beyond the council's approval on the Consent Calendar. The item was described in the agenda as a non-profit event organized by the El Monte Police Officers Foundation (Main Street Night Market).
What happens next: Staff will process the event permit and any required vendor/ABC paperwork; the event organizer is responsible for compliance with applicable alcohol regulations and any city permit conditions.
