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, 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.
What's in the file
The resolution records an official objection to Permit No. 10013819-1 and requests that the Superintendent of Liquor Control set a hearing for the application 581-2026-FOR ADOPTION-OBJ-NEW-6909 Clark Avenue -Ward 11 (2) 5.1.26 rev. According to the official document, the council's objection is based on the following rationales:
- The area is described as a high crime area that is already saturated with other liquor outlets.
- The applicant may not qualify as a permit holder or may have operated in disregard of state or local laws and regulations.
- The premises may not conform to the building, safety, or health requirements of the City or County.
- The physical arrangement of the location could prevent reasonable access for law enforcement or Division of Liquor Control agents.
- The location may substantially interfere with public decency, sobriety, peace, or good order in the neighborhood.
The Clerk of Council is directed to send two certified copies of the resolution, two copies of an objection letter, and two copies of a letter requesting the hearing be held in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County 581-2026-FOR ADOPTION-OBJ-NEW-6909 Clark Avenue -Ward 11 (2) 5.1.26 rev.
Who may be affected
- Amal Food Mart and Deli, Inc. (the permit applicant)
- Division of Liquor Control
- Neighborhood residents near 6909 Clark Avenue
Status and timeline
- May 11, 2026: The emergency resolution was read a third time and passed by Council.
- May 22, 2026: The resolution was published in the official City Record REVISED City Record 5-22-26 0.pdf.
What to watch next
The next concrete step is for the Superintendent of Liquor Control to set a hearing for the permit application in accordance with the Revised Code of Ohio.
Residents can verify these details by reviewing the official source records through the Cleveland City Council website.
Key facts
- Business Address
- 6909 Clark Avenue
- Ward
- 11
Source record
- File
- 581-2026
- Type
- Emergency Resolution
- Status
- Passed
- Committee
- City Council
- Introduced
- May 5, 2026
Official documents
- 581-2026-FOR ADOPTION-OBJ-NEW-6909 Clark Avenue -Ward 11 (2) 5.1.26 rev
- 581-2026 FINAL VERSION - CITY RECORD MAY 22, 2026 PG. 109