Alberto Monserrate states:
The ongoing rumor in the Latino Community is that the city council has
decided to not grant any more liquor licenses to Latino businesses.
RL:
Right off the cuff I can recall four liquor licenses (or wine and beer) that
have been issued in the 8th Ward to Latino businesses in the last couple of
years. This is, I think, the most represented group in new licenses in Ward
8.
Under the direction of my office we held the Public Hearings for these
applications out in the community; near the establishments. We brought
translators. All in an effort to make the process more accessible.
In the case of one application there was considerable mediation necessary
between the applicant and near neighbors due to some past behaviors. We
found a way to move forward that satisfied all parties.
I also recently mediated between the City's compliance inspections
department and one Latino operator due to some significant service
compliance issues. I intervened because I thought is was important to keep
this East Lake Street restaurant open - especially due to the challenges of
the reconstruction project.
These are success stories. I would be very interested in hearing the
"unsuccess stories" from Latino applicants. We are all interested in
simplifying city processes. At least that's what we always say.
Alberto Monserrate asks:
Do we have a culture clash?
RL:
Maybe. Do we? As a culture, as a state, and as a city we regulate liquor
more than just about anything. I'd be interested in what Mr. Monserrate, or
Latino business operators, think about this.
Peace,
Robert Lilligren
Council Member Ward 8
Candidate Ward 6
www.voterobert.com
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