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Alcohol Sales Outside ok'd by City Council-  Also see HN Action  Alert in EBR
Alcohol Ordinance to serve Alcohol Outdoors is Ok'd by vote at council
Although the ordinance passed, we did raise awareness about the problems in this Baton Rouge, and are hopeful that new policy will pass in continued efforts to reduce the harms in our community so many are facing related to alcohol, addition we now have furthered our network here within the Faith Community and we are grateful for their efforts to stand alongside us in advocating for those who today, who are need of help for existing problems related to alcohol.
Baton Rouge City Council meeting on 2/11/04
Information on attending the
4pm-  Call to support addressing current needs related to alcohol consumption, prior considering additional harms and risks by permitting alcohol to be consumed outside in Downtown Baton Rouge.


Advocate Article on Proposed Ordinance- Mayor Supports, and CCCC and MADD do not oppose.
(HopeNetworks and Fatih community asked Coucil to support efforts address current problems prior to any change in existing alcohol regulations)

More on Alcohol Concern in Baton Rouge

Baton Rouge Poll in Advocate Shows Alcohol&Drugs Enormous Concern for residents.

Baton Rouge overexposed to alcohol marketing, creating risks for alcohol abuse in our environment.

Alcohol Abuse and Dependence- Consequences-Facts for EBR


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