Council Objects to Proposed Liquor Permit Transfer on Turney Road
Cleveland City Council has passed an emergency resolution to formally object to the transfer of a liquor permit at 4525 Turney Road. The measure, identified as Resolution No. 901-2026, opposes moving the C2 and C2X liquor permits from the current owner, Hargur Inc. (doing business as Turney Deli), to Gurnoor, Inc.
What's in the file
The resolution, introduced by Council Member Bishop, requests that the Director of Liquor Control set a hearing for the application in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County. According to 901-2026-FOR ADOPTION-OBJECTION -TRFO-4525 Turney Road - Ward 2, the council's objection is based on several stated rationales:
- The area is described as a high crime area that is already saturated with other liquor outlets.
- Concerns that the applicant does not qualify as a permit holder or has disregarded state or local laws and regulations.
- Claims that the location has not conformed to building, safety, or health requirements.
- Concerns that the physical arrangement of the building might prevent law enforcement or Department of Liquor Control agents from gaining reasonable access.
- Assertions that the location's relationship to the neighborhood substantially interferes with public decency, sobriety, peace, or good order.
As an emergency measure, the resolution requires an affirmative vote of two-thirds of all elected Council members to take effect immediately upon adoption and approval by the Mayor.
Who may be affected
- Ward 2
- Gurnoor, Inc. (the applicant)
- Hargur Inc., DBA: Turney Deli (the current permit holder)
Status and timeline
- August 12, 2026: Resolution was introduced.
- August 19, 2026: Resolution was read a third time and passed.
What to watch next
The resolution requests that the Director of Liquor Control set a hearing for the permit application in accordance with Section 4303.26 of the Ohio Revised Code.
Residents can verify these details by reviewing the official record at the Cleveland City Council Legistar website.
Key facts
- Ward
- 2
- Address
- 4525 Turney Road
Source record
- File
- 901-2026
- Type
- Emergency Resolution
- Status
- Passed
- Committee
- City Council
- Introduced
- August 11, 2026
Official documents
- 901-2026-FOR ADOPTION-OBJECTION -TRFO-4525 Turney Road - Ward 2
- FINAL VERSION City Record August 28, 2026 Page 16