Liquor Control Board denies Seattle’s request to extend alcohol sale hours
May 30, 2012, 10:35 AM | Updated: 12:25 pm
The Washington State Liquor Control Board has denied the City of Seattle's request to consider changes to liquor sale hours. (AP Photo/file)
(AP Photo/file)
The Washington State Liquor Control Board has denied the City of Seattle’s request to consider changes to liquor sale hours.
Liquor sales are prohibited in Washington state between the hours of 2 a.m. and 6 a.m.
Seattle city officials were requesting that local jurisdictions be able to petition the Liquor Control Board to extend the hours of alcohol services in their area.
Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn and other city officials wanted to make last call later, arguing that law enforcement is burdened by a mass of drunks tumbling out of night clubs and bars in places like Pioneer Square and Belltown.
The Liquor Control Board sought input from the public, law enforcement and city officials as it considered revising the rule.
On Wednesday, the Liquor Control Board voted 2 to 1 to deny the city’s request.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
