Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Paintsville Goes Wet...Leaving Mixed Feelings
The city of Paintsville had been dry since 1944, and four wet/dry votes since then had failed, until Tuesday, when voters approved, by a margin of 650 to 594, the sale of alcohol inside city limits. The wet/dry vote was the only measure on the ballot, and unofficial results show 1,244 votes were cast. While some are pleased with the outcome, believing it will increase revenue by attracting more restaurants and other businesses, some are not so pleased. One person says Paintsville will lose its "Mayberry-esque" quality, and opponents hope to get the issue back on the ballot in three years.
# posted by Homer Owens @ 4:48 PM 
