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Archived News Release: March 23, 2022 - ​The City of Ann Arbor Council Liquor License Review Committee is accepting applications for new Class C liquor licenses. There are eight licenses available in the city following the release of 2020 Census data, which shows Ann Arbor's population grew to 123,851 from approximately 119,000 residents. Applications will be accepted until 5 p.m. Friday, April 22, 2022, and must be submitted to the Ann Arbor City Clerk's Office, 301 E. Huron St., Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104. A $150 non-refundable processing fee is due with the application. A one-time $600 fee will be assessed by the city from those selected to receive a new license. Additional fees may also be due to the State Liquor Control Commission once the license is obtained.

The review committee will consider all applications submitted by the deadline with particular interest in applicants who intend to enhance the community with the uniqueness of their business and by diversifying the city's offerings. The committee also requests applicants to provide information on their commitment and actions related to the city's A2ZERO initiative to achieve a just transition to community-wide carbon neutrality by 2030 (www.a2gov.org/a2zero).

Applications received after the 5 p.m. April 22, 2022, deadline will be rejected. For more information, including the link to the Class C Liquor License application, visit https://www.a2gov.org/departments/city-clerk/Pages/Licenses-and-Permits.aspx. ​

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