Monday, November 02, 2009
Wet/Dry Elections In Elkhorn City And Coal Run Village
Pike County Judge Executive Wayne T. Rutherford signed an order in August to allow citizens of Elkhorn City to vote on whether to allow or reject alcohol sales. The original petition for the vote was nullified when it fell short of the required 128 signatures but only acquired 102 that were accepted. A supplemental petition was filed and enough signatures were obtained to have the petition certified. For the first time in more than 50 years, voters will be going to the polls to vote on the issue. While some say it's the answer the city needs to improve the economy, others say it will devastate their small community, if approved. Nearby communities in Virginia have been wet for years.
On the northern side of Pikeville, residents in Coal Run Village will head to the polls to decide whether restaurants with 50 or more seats can sell alcohol in their area. Four years ago, a wet/dry vote was defeated...84 to 68. Some say they want to stop losing business to nearby Pikeville, but those opposing the sales say alcohol could cause more car wrecks on U.S. 23. Some see its possible passage as a huge impact on businesses, while increasing tax dollars and boosting the economy. However, there are others who say the area economy is fine and doesn't need any alcoholic boosting.
On the northern side of Pikeville, residents in Coal Run Village will head to the polls to decide whether restaurants with 50 or more seats can sell alcohol in their area. Four years ago, a wet/dry vote was defeated...84 to 68. Some say they want to stop losing business to nearby Pikeville, but those opposing the sales say alcohol could cause more car wrecks on U.S. 23. Some see its possible passage as a huge impact on businesses, while increasing tax dollars and boosting the economy. However, there are others who say the area economy is fine and doesn't need any alcoholic boosting.
# posted by Homer Owens @ 7:29 PM 
