Council reaches agreement on ‘alcohol in parks’ ordinance

Ordinance limiting alcohol consumption in parks passes unanimously

  • Discussions were heated Monday afternoon over Meridian City Council’s position on allowing the consumption of alcohol in the city’s parks. From left is Mayor Pro Tem Shawn Stauffer and councilmember Jackye Hatley. Ashley Barner | Meridian Tribune
    Discussions were heated Monday afternoon over Meridian City Council’s position on allowing the consumption of alcohol in the city’s parks. From left is Mayor Pro Tem Shawn Stauffer and councilmember Jackye Hatley. Ashley Barner | Meridian Tribune
After months of discussion Meridian City Council reached a decision Monday on an amendment to the ordinance regarding alcohol in the city’s open parks. The council was in disagreement about the amendment as presented, with councilmembers Jackye Hatley and Sharon Wilson unable to offer support for the ordinance. A hot topic between residents, the city council and Meridian Police Department,…

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