City Leaders Vote On “BYOB” Ordinance
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JACKSON, Tenn. — Tuesday morning Jackson City Council members voted to pass the brown bag ordinance through the first of two readings. This means if it passes through a second reading, it would prevent party goes from bringing their own beer venues after midnight. Tony Stokes, who rents out a party venue in Jackson, asked city leaders to make a few changes before the law takes effect. “I support the intent of the new law, I just had some questions and concerns about the way its written at this present time,” said Stokes. Statistics show most crimes in Jackson happen in the early morning hours and by passing the brown bag law, city leaders said they hope crime will decrease. Right now everyone will be affected by the law, including businesses and private parties. “Some amendments or provisions need to be added to the new law to cover some of the unintended consequences behind passing such a law,” Stokes said. City councilman Johnny Dodd says it was not fair for building owners to pay taxes while party hosts make money. “So we gotta do some more things some input in it to make sure the law that we put in place is gonna accommodate everybody,” Dodd said. Bartender Josh Jones said he believes cutting alcohol will not make a difference in crime, but the law would be a way; for restaurants to make extra money. “If people are reserving parties but they’re not buying alcohol at the restaurant then that’s money that that restaurant loses,” Jones said. Jackson City Council members will vote again on the issue in January. If approved, the brown bag ordinance will become law.
