Policy Watch: Liquor License Reform

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NJ’s restaurants and downtowns need liquor license re form now!

With the recent introduction of S2964/A4925, Senator Gopal and Assemblyman Bergen recently joined the chorus of legislators calling for expansion of liquor license laws. Downtown New Jersey President, Bob Zuckerman, made the economic and equity case for reform in an OpEd published by NJ Spotlight.

Read OpEd>

We'll be keeping tabs on legislation, sharing background information, and making you aware of opportunities to help through the Downtown New Jersey website at downtownnj.com/liquor-reform.

Networking Chatroom

Monday, November 16, 2020

10:00 - 11:00AM at NJLM Conference

Downtown NJ's Executive Director, Courtenay Mercer, and South Orange Village President, Sheena Collum will facilitate a networking session at the League Conference to discuss liquor license reform. Register>

Town Hall Discussion

Friday, December 4, 2020

12:00 - 1:00PM via ZOOM

During this Town Hall event, legislators, mayors, and restaurateurs will discuss a path to reform. Register>

Join the Alliance!

Join the alliance calling for reform of NJ's archaic liquor license laws in order to help our small businesses, promote equity, and enable NJ to better compete in the regional market. Complete our join form to be listed on the NJ Liquor License Reform Alliance webpage, receive call to action emails, and generally provide moral support to this reform initiative. JOIN>

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