City of Island QuestionAlcohol sales in the city of Island
What your vote means
A YES vote allows alcoholic drinks to be sold within the city of Island.
A NO vote keeps sales not allowed in the city of Island.
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In plain words
Our summary of the official materials and local reporting.
- In November 2024 Island voters said yes 299 to 172, but the state Alcoholic Beverage Control agency later ruled the ballot wording was flawed, so licenses could not be sold under that vote. source: yahoo.com
Why people want it, and why others object
Why this is on the ballot
- Island Mayor Joe Hamilton was a petitioner in 2024. County Clerk Carol Eaton said she took "full accountability" for the wording problem and Hamilton said "we're not thrilled to have to restart the entire process." source: yahoo.com
Why supporters want it
- In 2024 Island Mayor Joe Hamilton said he hoped it would bring revenue and businesses, noting a local gas station owner wants to expand once alcohol sales are allowed. source: messenger-inquirer.com
Why opponents object
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Who backs each side
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What you will see on your ballot
Official ballot wording, word for word (tap to open)
Word for word from the Kentucky Secretary of State's official McLean County sample ballot (page image checked against its text version): sos.ky.gov (Secretary of State) .
QUESTION
City of Island
Are you in favor of the sale of alcoholic beverages in the city of Island?
- YES
- NO
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