Council Objects to Liquor Permit Transfer on Miles Avenue
Cleveland City Council has passed an emergency resolution to formally object to the transfer of a liquor permit at 11917-19 Miles Avenue. Introduced by Council Member Bishop, Resolution No. 952-2026 seeks to block the transfer of a D5 Liquor Permit from Hicks Tavern, Inc. to LGN Investments, LLC.
What's in the file
The resolution, filed as an emergency measure, records the city's official opposition to changing the ownership of the D5 Liquor Permit (Permanent Number 03825783-1) to the new applicant, LGN Investments, LLC (Permanent Number 10016078-1) 952-2026-FOR ADOPTION-OBJECTION -TRFO-11917-19 Miles Ave - Ward 2 -D5.
The official document provides several justifications for this objection, stating that:
- The location is in a high crime area that is 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 premises may not conform to the building, safety, or health requirements of the City or County.
- The physical arrangement of the building might prevent law enforcement or the Department of Liquor Control from having reasonable access.
- The location's relationship to the neighborhood could substantially interfere with public peace, decency, sobriety, or good order.
The resolution requests that the Director of Liquor Control schedule a hearing for this application within Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, as required by Section 4303.26 of the Ohio Revised Code.
Who may be affected
- Ward 2: The neighborhood and ward where the business is located.
- LGN Investments, LLC: The applicant seeking to acquire the liquor permit.
- Hicks Tavern, Inc.: The current permit holder.
- Department of Liquor Control: The state agency receiving the objection and tasked with holding a hearing.
Status and timeline
- August 14, 2026: The resolution was introduced to City Council.
- August 19, 2026: The resolution was read a third time and passed.
As an emergency measure, this resolution takes effect immediately upon adoption and approval by the Mayor, provided it receives an affirmative vote of two-thirds of all elected Council members.
What to watch next
The resolution specifically requests that the Director of Liquor Control set a hearing for the permit application.
Residents can verify all details regarding this resolution by reviewing the official record at City of Cleveland Legistar.
Source record
- File
- 952-2026
- Type
- Emergency Resolution
- Status
- Passed
- Committee
- City Council
- Introduced
- August 13, 2026