Is it time to repeal the 30% food sales rule in Johnson County? Make your voice heard!
At first glance, this year's ballot contains exactly what people think it will. Important races for President, Senate, Congress, County Commission and plenty of other elected offices will all be on there. But there's a down-ballot issue that shouldn't be overlooked - the vote to repeal (or uphold) the law regarding food sales at public places (restaurants, bars, breweries, etc.) where alcoholic beverages are sold. Specifically the ballot question states, "Shall sale of alcoholic liquor by the individual drink in Johnson County be allowed in public places without a requirement that a portion of their gross receipts be from the sale of food?" Several of the chambers of commerce in Johnson County have indicated their full support to repeal this law (a YES vote is for repeal). The Gardner Edgerton Chamber Board of Directors does not typically take a stance on issues like this, but as someone who has tried to land a brewery here in Gardner (unsuccessfully so far), I encourage you to think about it from a business standpoint and vote accordingly.
Here are a few resources to learn more about the issue, how it came to be and what repeal would mean..
