Kansas City Escalates Vendetta Against Urban Convenience Stores

We've been hinting at an upcoming small biz class action lawsuit in the works . . . This morning we have more deets offering insight as to WHY this fight is becoming increasingly desperate . . . 

SMALL BIZ OWNERS FEAR ANOTHER REGULATORY CRACKDOWN AGAINST CORNER STORES AMID KC'S TINY BOOZE BOTTLE FIGHT!!!

The basics . . .

City Council threatens to require small biz to bow before neighborhood groups in order to exert more control. 

Here's the warning from a trusted source . . .  

"I believe they know we will beat the small size ban in court.  Now this is the backup plan to get us out.  Disgusting. 

"Now we'll have to seek permission from neighborhood groups (who hate our guts) to transfer our liquor license if we sell our stores.  The office of Councilmember Darrell Curls started drafting this ordinance." 

Even better . . . CHECK PROPOSED CHANGES IN THE MUNI CODE . . .  

"Amending Chapter 10, Code of Ordinances, “Alcoholic Beverages,” by repealing and replacing Section 10-266 for the purpose of requiring notice be sent to inform neighbors and neighborhood organizations of a change in ownership to solicit feedback and input through existing licensing processes.

"WHEREAS, the City has an interest in promoting transparency and public awareness regarding ownership and operation of establishments licensed to sell alcoholic beverages in the City and desires to promote public confidence in the licensing process;

"WHEREAS, changes in ownership of a licensed establishment may affect the surrounding neighborhood, nearby residents, businesses, and property owners who may have an interest in being informed of such changes;

"WHEREAS, providing notice of ownership changes to neighboring property owners and occupants encourages communication between licensed establishments and the community and promotes informed public participation in local government processes without constituting a public hearing requirement and without conferring approval authority upon neighboring property
owners; and

"WHEREAS, the City recognizes the value of receiving comments, concerns or other feedback from members of the public regarding the operation of licensed establishments and believes that timely notice facilitates such engagement."

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Our quick www.TonysKansasCity.com summary . . . 

Apparently, Kansas City attempts to reenact prohibition in the name of removing neighborhood litter. 

What's worse . . .

This kind of crackdown just reminds us that 12th & Oak is HOSTILE to small biz and discourages locals from trying to earn a living in this town.  

Developing . . .