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Cuney sees no negative impact from alcohol
By Nathan Straus
nstraus@jacksonvilleprogress.com
City officials from Cuney have stated alcohol elections in the city have had no negative impact on its economy. Cuney legalized the sale of alcohol for off-premises consumption in September 1985.
According to Brenda Lankford, Cuney city secretary, the original measure passed at 51 to nine.
“I believe back then it was nearly the only revenue. I definitely believe it brought more revenue into Cuney,” Lankford said.
Lankford said Cuney used to have small shops next to the railroad, including a beauty shop, grocery store and produce stand.
“The town has always been small,” she said of Cuney, which now stands at a population of roughly 140.
Despite there being no obvious economic downside to the past alcohol election in Cuney, Lankford said there have been repercussions.
“The council would prefer other businesses besides alcohol here, but that seems to be the only business people want to put up in the city of Cuney,” Lankford said. She said that is the opinion of the current Cuney City Council.
Most of the business to the alcohol stores drives in from out of town, she said. However, Lankford said there is no way to tell for sure whether alcohol legalization in neighboring cities will have a large impact on Cuney
“I have no opinion on possible Jacksonville elections for alcohol, and I can’t speak for the council,” Lankford said.
Alcohol has been legalized for around 24 years in Cuney, and Lankford said she’s heard very little in the way of complaints about it. There has also been no impact at city hall, she said.
Figures for tax revenue stemming from alcohol sales in Cuney were unavailable Wednesday through Saturday.
Jacksonville residents are currently pondering the possibility of alcohol elections in Jacksonville.
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