Cleveland City Council Objects to Proposed Liquor Permit Transfer
Cleveland City Council is moving to block a proposed change in liquor licensing for a business located at 3870 West 25th Street. Through Emergency Resolution 1232-2026, the City is formally objecting to the transfer of a C2 and C2X liquor permit from Lena Mart, Inc. to Alcon W. 25th Business Holdings, Inc., which operates as 3870 W. 25th Street 1232-2026-FOR ADOPTION-OBJ-TFOL-3870 West 25th Street - WARD 14.
What's in the file
The resolution, introduced by Councilmember Santana, records an official objection to the transfer of Permit No. 05120787-1 to Permit No. 10008045-2. According to the official document, the City has identified several reasons for this objection:
- The proposed location is described as a high crime area that is already saturated with other liquor outlets.
- The applicant may not qualify as a permit holder or may have a history of disregarding liquor laws and local ordinances.
- The premises may not meet the building, safety, or health requirements of the City or County.
- The construction or arrangement of the location might prevent reasonable access for law enforcement or Division of Liquor Control agents.
- The location's relationship to the neighborhood may substantially interfere with public peace, sobriety, or good order.
The resolution requests that the Superintendent of Liquor Control set a hearing for the application in accordance with Section 4303.26 of the Ohio Revised Code.
Who may be affected
- Ward 14 residents and the surrounding community near 3870 West 25th Street.
- The Division of Liquor Control.
- Alcon W. 25th Business Holdings, Inc.
Status and timeline
- October 1, 2026: The resolution was introduced to City Council.
- October 5, 2026: The resolution was scheduled for adoption.
The resolution is an emergency measure; if it receives an affirmative vote of two-thirds of all elected Council members, it takes effect immediately upon adoption and approval by the Mayor.
What to watch next
The City is requesting that the Superintendent of Liquor Control set a hearing for the permit application.
Residents can verify the details of this resolution by visiting the Cleveland City Council website.
Key facts
- Ward number
- 14
- Proposed address
- 3870 West 25th Street
Source record
- File
- 1232-2026
- Type
- Emergency Resolution
- Status
- Agenda Ready
- Committee
- City Council
- Introduced
- September 30, 2026