Cleveland Council Objects to Liquor Permit Transfer in Ward 14
Cleveland City Council is moving to block the transfer of a liquor permit for a business located at 3022 West 25th Street. Under Emergency Resolution 1313-2026, Council members are formally objecting to the change in ownership of the C2 and C2X liquor permits for the establishment currently known as Rite Shop Food Mart.
What's in the file
The resolution, introduced by Councilmember Santana, records an official objection to transferring liquor permits from the current owner, Jai Maa, LLC, to a new owner, M & K 25th, Inc. According to the official document, the city cites several reasons for this objection:
- The area is considered a high crime area already saturated with other liquor outlets.
- The applicant may not qualify as a permit holder or has previously operated in disregard of state laws and local ordinances.
- The location may not meet building, safety, or health requirements.
- The physical construction of the premises could prevent law enforcement or Division of Liquor Control agents from gaining reasonable access.
- The location's relationship to the neighborhood may interfere with public peace, decency, or good order.
The resolution requests that the Superintendent of Liquor Control set a hearing regarding the application in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code.
Who may be affected
- Ward 14 residents: The business is located within this ward at 3022 West 25th Street.
- Division of Liquor Control: This state agency is requested to review the objection and schedule a hearing.
Status and timeline
The resolution is currently listed as "Agenda Ready."
- 2026-10-21: The emergency resolution was introduced to the City Council.
- 2026-10-26: The document was prepared for adoption.
What to watch next
The resolution requests that the Superintendent of Liquor Control set a hearing for the permit application.
Residents can verify the details of this resolution by reviewing the official record at the Cleveland City Council website.
Key facts
- Address
- 3022 West 25th Street
- Ward
- 14
Source record
- File
- 1313-2026
- Type
- Emergency Resolution
- Status
- Agenda Ready
- Committee
- City Council
- Introduced
- October 20, 2026