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Medford council adopts alcohol policy for public events

Medford City Council / Medford Economic Development Authority / Medford Public Works Authority · February 1, 2026
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Summary

The Medford City Council approved a formal Policy Surrounding Alcohol Use During Public Events on Feb. 12, 2024, in a unanimous vote. Councilmember Rick Cardwell moved the measure; Mayor Gary Bowen seconded it.

The Medford City Council voted on Feb. 12, 2024 to adopt the City of Medford Policy Surrounding Alcohol Use During Public Events following a motion by Councilmember Rick Cardwell, seconded by Mayor Gary Bowen. The motion carried with the following votes recorded: Cardwell — Yes; Knigge — Yes; Zeman — Yes; Bowen — Yes; England — Yes.

The policy was presented during the meeting as a formal agenda item; council members did not record reservations in the minutes. The decision establishes a municipal framework for regulating alcohol at city‑sponsored and permitted public events going forward. The council did not specify implementation dates or enforcement details in the minutes; staff follow‑up was not recorded in this transcript.

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