Cleveland City Council Objects to New Liquor Permit on Clark Avenue

Cleveland City Council has passed an emergency resolution to formally object to a new liquor permit application for a business located at 6909 Clark Avenue. Introduced by Council Member Hudson, the measure, identified as Res. No. 581-2026, seeks to block the issuance of a C1 liquor permit to Amal Food Mart and Deli, Inc. 581-2026-FOR ADOPTION-OBJ-NEW-6909 Clark Avenue -Ward 11 (2) 5.1.26 rev.

According to the official resolution, the City is objecting to Permit No. 10013819-1 based on several concerns regarding the location and the applicant. The document states that the area is already saturated with other liquor outlets and that granting the permit would be contrary to the best interests of the community. Additional grounds for the objection include claims that the premises may not meet building, safety, or health requirements, and that the arrangement of the location could prevent reasonable access for law enforcement or the Division of Liquor Control. The resolution further notes that the permit could interfere with public peace, sobriety, or good order in the neighborhood. As part of this action, the Clerk of Council has been directed to transmit certified copies of the objection to the Superintendent of Liquor Control and to request that a hearing be held in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County 581-2026-FOR ADOPTION-OBJ-NEW-6909 Clark Avenue -Ward 11 (2) 5.1.26 rev.

The emergency resolution has passed and is now part of the official City Record REVISED City Record 5-22-26 0.pdf. Residents can watch for updates regarding the scheduling of a formal hearing by the Superintendent of Liquor Control, which is the next step in the permit application process.

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581-2026
Type
Emergency Resolution
Status
Passed
Committee
City Council
Introduced
May 5, 2026

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