Cleveland City Council Withdraws Objection to Lucy’s Ethiopian Restaurant & Bar Liquor Permit

August 2, 2026

Cleveland City Council has moved to support the liquor permit renewal for Lucy’s Ethiopian Restaurant & Bar, located at 2218 Broadview Road. Through Emergency Resolution 772-2026, the Council has officially withdrawn its previous opposition to the establishment's D5 and D6 liquor permits, allowing the business to proceed with its renewal process.

What's in the file

According to the 772-2026-FOR ADOPTION-WITHDRAW-RENEWAL-2218 Broadview Road-Ward 4 document, this emergency measure authorizes the following:

The withdrawal of the Council's objection to the renewal of D5 and D6 Liquor Permit No. 04118908, held by IBEX Transportation, LLC, doing business as Lucy’s Ethiopian Restaurant & Bar.
The repeal of Resolution No. 943-2025, which had previously been adopted on August 13, 2025, to object to the permit renewal.
Council's consent to the immediate permit for the establishment.

The resolution was introduced by Council Member Harsh to provide for the usual daily operation of a municipal department.

Who may be affected

IBEX Transportation, LLC (DBA: Lucy’s Ethiopian Restaurant & Bar): The business can proceed with its permit renewal.
Ward 4: The specific area where the establishment is located.

Status and timeline

August 13, 2025: Council adopted Resolution No. 943-2025, which objected to the liquor permit renewal.
July 15, 2026: Resolution 772-2026 was read a third time and passed.

What to watch next

As an emergency measure, the resolution becomes effective immediately upon its adoption and approval by the Mayor, provided it receives the affirmative vote of two-thirds of all members elected to Council.

Residents can verify the details of this legislation by reviewing the official source records at the City of Cleveland Legistar portal or the City Record.

Source record

File: 772-2026
Type: Emergency Resolution
Status: Passed
Committee: City Council
Introduced: July 9, 2026

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