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Council grants license for Balloon Rally despite one opposition
Summary
Council approved a temporary Class B fermented malt beverage and wine license for ARC of Greene County's June balloon rally at the Greene County Fairgrounds; one alder opposed over alcohol availability and children present.
The Monroe Common Council approved a temporary Class B fermented malt beverage and wine license for the ARC of Greene County to serve alcohol at the Monroe Balloon and Blues Rally at the Greene County Fairgrounds on June 19–20, 2026, despite one member voicing opposition.
During debate, a council member (speaker 4) said they loved the balloon rally but were concerned that alcohol would be available "for the entire time" and noted the presence of children and a carnival; that speaker indicated they would vote no. The motion to grant the license was moved and seconded and the clerk recorded the roll-call vote; the license passed with a single opposing vote.
"I don't love that that alcohol will be available for the entire time," the council member said, explaining the no vote. The resolution specifies that the event area is within the Greene County Fairgrounds and lists temporary street closures tied to the event schedule. Council minutes record one vote against and the motion carried.
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