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Starkville the city stymies progress yet again...

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FreeDawg

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No one knows how to hinder the progress as a town like the residents and politicians in Starkville.


Currently, businesses cannot sell beer or light wine if it is located within 250 feet of the nearest point of any church, school, child care facility or funeral home. That distance is measured with a straight line, rather than routes of pedestrian travel.

The city proposes amending the rule to follow state statute, Miss. Code Ann. 67-1-51(3), which allows for sales beyond 100 feet of the premises, provided they are both zoned either commercial or industrial. Churches and funeral homes may also waive the distance requirements, the proposal states.


Due to the physical placement of churches and businesses in the Main Street, Russell Street and Miss. Highway 182 corridors, the potential change could unlock new retail opportunities, thereby increasing

Starkville's sales tax and 2 percent food and beverage tax receipts as the city continues branding itself as a restaurant destination for out-of-town diners.

It is crucial to secure the new alcohol ordinance, Maynard said, because incoming restaurants are expected to dot the Russell Street corridor.
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story link http://www.cdispatch.com/news/article.asp?aid=33103

Today on the dispatch's twitter:

Starkville Dispatch ‏@StarkDispatch <small class="time" style="font-size: 13px; color: rgb(136, 153, 166);"> 2h</small>
BREAKING: Alcohol ordinance discussions coming off Tuesday’s agenda, city sources confirm.


Starkville Dispatch ‏@StarkDispatch <small class="time" style="font-size: 13px; color: rgb(136, 153, 166);"> 2h</small>
Proposal would have allowed alcohol sales beyond 100 feet of churches, placing city rule in harmony with state code.


Starkville Dispatch ‏@StarkDispatch <small class="time" style="font-size: 13px; color: rgb(136, 153, 166);"> 2h</small>
City code currently bars alcohol sales within 250 feet of churches, schools and other specific entities.


Starkville Dispatch ‏@StarkDispatch <small class="time" style="font-size: 13px; color: rgb(136, 153, 166);"> 1h</small>
Just spoke with Ward 6 Alderman Roy A. Perkins. He says nixing the alcohol sales agenda item serves Starkville’s best interest.


Starkville Dispatch ‏@StarkDispatch <small class="time" style="font-size: 13px; color: rgb(136, 153, 166);"> 1h</small>
Perkins: “There is no need of going through this tough issue at the table and getting the community all keyed up.”


Starkville Dispatch ‏@StarkDispatch <small class="time" style="font-size: 13px; color: rgb(136, 153, 166);"> 1h</small>
Perkins: “This is the best resolution because it avoids all of the discussions and comments.”


The last two tweets are really what sticks in my crawl and it's not aimed at Perkins either. He is basically saying, if we even talk about this, our constituents are going to pitch fits and go full melt-down mode. Once again, the locals of Starkville make progress slow to a crawl. I just don't understand why they fight things good for town. Do they not understand that the vast majority of folks who would open these businesses would be MSU alums? Do they not understand that it will create more jobs in Starkville? Do they not understand more tax dollars that would be generated? Sometimes I feel like the locals of Starkville are like the townspeople in Footloose.
 
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drt7891

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Blue laws are ridiculous all over the state. Starkville is a college town so it gets more media attention, but it's like this all over the state.
 
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Optimus Prime 4

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Because "avoiding the discussions" is what they want in politics. They can't win if they have to defend their position
 
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MaronMatters

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They're just looking out for our well being. You don't want to catch the Gay, do ya? Okay then.....
 
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Bingo

Optimus Prime 4 said:
Because "avoiding the discussions" is what they want in politics. They can't win if they have to defend their position
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That's what irritated me the most. What part of "let's avoid this conversation" is beneficial in any realm of society? Discussing pros and cons and making an intelligent decision seems like a no-brainer to me.
 
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Statedog101

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Never have a problem finding alcohol in Starkville. You have a leftwing mayor, what is he doing about it.

I'm sorry, not leftwing, he's progressive.
 
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esplanade91

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What a joke. He's a politician. His job is to talk about pros and cons of proposed policies. If he's against it, state your reasoning. That's obviously the case... He's against it. Just doesn't want to sack up and say so.
 
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FreeDawg said:
Starkville Dispatch ‏@StarkDispatch <small class="time" style="font-size: 13px; color: rgb(136, 153, 166);"> 1h</small>
Perkins: “There is no need of going through this tough issue at the table and getting the community all keyed up.”


Starkville Dispatch ‏@StarkDispatch <small class="time" style="font-size: 13px; color: rgb(136, 153, 166);"> 1h</small>
Perkins: “This is the best resolution because it avoids all of the discussions and comments.”
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Who does this a-hole represent? What kind of people would vote for a politician that openly claims it's "the best resolution" because it avoids him having to do his job. Everybody should be calling their alderman and harassing them until they prove they fought to keep it on the agenda. What a joke.
 
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Statedog101

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Ban me for what. Because I told the truth. What is the mayor doing.? You have a problem because everyone is not obsessed with booze.
 
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Don't get stuff stuck in your crawl. .....................................................................

really what sticks in my crawl
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FreeDawg

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Shmuley said:
Don't get stuff stuck in your crawl. .....................................................................
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Thats what I get for trying to be diverse and not say "pisses me the 17 off". What the hell does "stick in my craw" mean anyway [goes to google]?
 
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WrapItDog

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Mean while in Tupelo the Mayor said today the council will vote tomorrow to extend serving alcohol to 1:00 AM 7 days a week. Says it will help pay for tornado clean up. Sneak that **** in while all the Baptist don't have cable TV to see the news or are to busy repairing their house to notice.
 
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rem101

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They're just trying to keep the gang rapes away from those places. Why's everyone so mad?**
 
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Wicked Pissah

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DawgatAuburn said:
Here's our local alkeehol issue. Personally I think if you want to drink during a movie, get a DVD.

http://www.oanow.com/news/opelika/article_55842964-d4b1-11e3-a8a3-0017a43b2370.html
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I cant remember going to a theater and not having a beer. I thought beer was sold at almost all theaters? Guess not. I always grab a beer and popcorn.

Stay home? Personally, I think if you want to eat a steak and have a glass of wine, cook a steak at home.

Personally, I find that if you want to watch a baseball game and drink beer, watch from home.

This can go all day.
 
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OurPrideAndJoySnots

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Ward 6 Alderman Roy A. Perkins


Perkins was recently inducted into the Mississippi Municipal League Hall of Fame.


The Oktibbeha County native is now serving his sixth term on the Board of Aldermen.


Perkins is also in his second term as Vice Mayor of Starkville-a position given to him by his fellow board members.

http://www.wtva.com/news/local/stor...A-Perkins-honored/P8Wfov-m8EGxMboeERNd1g.cspx
 
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DawgatAuburn

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Getting dinner or going to a ballgame are different than going to a movie. I'd explain that more in-depth, but you already know that.
 
mcdawg22

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I wish you all were Catholic then you could really appreciate these laws. I have a feeling St Joe's is gonna waive.
 
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DawgatAuburn said:
Getting dinner or going to a ballgame are different than going to a movie. I'd explain that more in-depth, but you already know that.
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Is it? They are social outings. If its the lack of interacting, then use the theatre/opera. Alcohol is flowing there too, without talking going on amongst viewers.
Only a couple of theatres around me sell beer and wine, but I don't think twice about the fact that they do. One of em also has a massive espresso machine and probably 50 different types of tea. They are trying to cater to everyone's beverage preferences. Their been and wine selection is pretty extensive and features local breweries. Its a whole culture thing.
 
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WrapItDog

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Tupelo passed the extended drinking laws tonight 4-3. They made it public yesterday & voted today. Flew that **** in there under the radar and through the tornado debris with quickness.

From the Daily Journal
The issue of extending alcohol sales hasn’t appeared in public discussions more than a year, and council members opposed to the vote said the quick decision denies citizens an opportunity to voice their opinion on the issue.
 
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