Alcohol License Home Rule Petition

At a glance

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  • What: A policy order asking for a home rule petition authorizing one additional all-alcoholic off-premises license for a specific business.
  • Where it stands: A motion by Patricia Nolan to reconsider failed 4-5 on September 14, 2026.

Log

  • 2026-09-14 - 2026-09-14 - City Council Regular Meeting: Nolan cited equity and precedent concerns; the City Solicitor said there was no legal barrier. Yes: Al-Zubi, Nolan, Zusy, Siddiqui; no: Azeem, Flaherty, McGovern, Simmons, Sobrinho-Wheeler.
  • 2026-08-03 - 2026-08-03 - Regular City Council Meeting: Policy order adopted 8-0 with one present; debate on whether such a narrow home-rule petition was appropriate.

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