GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) – The pandemic-era freedom to drink alcohol outdoor in Gainesville is probably going ending, and a extra structured algorithm may change it.

On Thursday, the Gainesville City Commission voted 4 to three on a primary studying to repeal an ordinance permitting open containers. Commissioners Saco, Willits, and Eastman voted in dissent.

The ordinance was created throughout the pandemic to permit individuals to drink alcohol exterior to encourage social distancing and assist companies in Gainesville.

Mayor Harvey Ward has expressed his assist for making a restricted leisure district the place open containers could be allowed at particular instances.

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The proposal is being mentioned on the metropolis assembly on Thursday. The homeowners of Loosey’s bar requested individuals against the alcohol ban to assemble on the bar at midday earlier than heading over to town fee assembly at 1 p.m.

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