Cleveland City Council Moves to Withdraw Objection to Lorain Avenue Liquor Permit
Cleveland City Council is moving to allow a liquor permit transfer for a business located at 12702 Lorain Avenue. Through Emergency Resolution 1178-2026, the Council intends to withdraw its previous opposition to the ownership transfer of C1 and C2 liquor permits for this location.
What's in the file
The resolution, introduced by Council Member Kazy, seeks to change the City's stance regarding the transfer of liquor permit number 10014183-1 to Nem & Bang Food Mart, Inc. (doing business as Nem & Bang Food Mart).
According to the 1178-2026-FOR ADOPTION document, the resolution provides for the following:
- The withdrawal of the Council's objection to the C1 and C2 liquor permit transfer.
- The repeal of Resolution No. 479-2026, which was originally adopted on April 13, 2026, to object to said permit.
- Official consent from the Council to the immediate permit transfer.
The document notes that the Council previously objected to the transfer to Nem & Bang Food Mart, Inc., but now wishes to withdraw that objection and consent to the permit.
Who may be affected
- Ward 13
- Nem & Bang Food Mart, Inc.
Status and timeline
- September 25, 2026: The resolution was introduced and is currently listed as "Agenda Ready."
As an emergency measure, the resolution requires an affirmative vote of two-thirds of all elected Council members to take effect immediately upon approval by the Mayor.
Residents can verify the details of this resolution and the previous objection by reviewing the official record at City of Cleveland Legistar.
Key facts
- Ward
- 13
- Previous Objection Date
- April 13, 2026
Source record
- File
- 1178-2026
- Type
- Emergency Resolution
- Status
- Agenda Ready
- Committee
- City Council
- Introduced
- September 24, 2026