Sunday alcohol sales move ahead

Posted on November 19, 2014

With little fanfare and no public comment, the Perry City Council moved forward last week with amending its alcohol ordinance to allow restaurants to serve alcohol on Sundays.

The amended ordinance would also provide for permitting special events (which would include the serving of alcohol, i.e. wine tastings, beer gardens, etc.).

PHOTO: (Left to right) Mayor Mike Deming, Councilwoman Shirlie Hampton and Councilman Alan Hall during city council discussions Tuesday night. The council had the first reading of a proposed ordinance amendment which would allow restaurants to serve alcoholic drinks on Sundays. A final public hearing on the amended ordinance will be held Tuesday, Dec. 9.

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