MZ Grocery Update by Walker Duke
On August 22, 2008, the State Office of Administrative Hearings held the long awaited hearing on the protest of MZ Grocery's alcohol sales licenses. The neighborhood put on its evidence of why the permits should be denied, and the Dallas City Attorney's Office presented its best case as well. The judge took the arguments and evidence of all parties under advisement and should issue his ruling within the next month.
Many thanks to the large group of neighbors that showed up that morning to lend their support in the form of their appearance. Also, many thanks to all the neighbors that showed up for the previous two settings. The neighborhood owes a large debt of graditude to Elizabeth Nelson for initiating this protest and seeing it through for 2 1/2 years, to Adam McGough of the Dallas City Attorney's Office for continued support of the neighborhood's efforts, and to our City Council Representative Pauline Medrano who made an appearance at the hearing to voice her support of the protest.