Council Moves to Withdraw Objection to Madison Deli Liquor Permit
Cleveland City Council is moving to allow a new liquor permit for a business on Madison Avenue. Through Emergency Resolution 1236-2026, the Council intends to withdraw its previous objection to a C1 liquor permit for Madison Deli, LLC, located at 10207 Madison Avenue.
What's in the file
The proposed emergency resolution, introduced by Councilmember Shah, seeks to change the city's stance regarding a specific liquor license application. According to the official document, the filing includes the following actions:
- Withdraws the city's objection to New C1 Liquor Permit No. 10019501-1, held by halfa farhat, DBA: Madison Deli, LLC.
- Repeals Resolution No. 1158-2026, which was previously adopted on September 21, 2026, to object to the permit.
- Provides Council's consent to the immediate issuance of the permit.
The record notes that this is an emergency measure intended to provide for the usual daily operation of a municipal department.
Who may be affected
- Ward 12
- Madison Deli, LLC
Status and timeline
- September 21, 2026: Council adopted Resolution No. 1158-2026 to object to the liquor permit.
- October 5, 2026: Resolution 1236-2026 was introduced to withdraw the objection and repeal the previous resolution.
What to watch next
If the resolution receives an affirmative vote of two-thirds of all elected members, it will take effect and be in force immediately upon its adoption and approval by the Mayor.
Residents can verify these details by reviewing the official record for Resolution No. 1236-2026 at the Cleveland City Council website.
Key facts
- Ward
- 12
- Address
- 10207 Madison Avenue
Source record
- File
- 1236-2026
- Type
- Emergency Resolution
- Status
- Agenda Ready
- Committee
- City Council
- Introduced
- October 4, 2026