Benny Westcott
The Sweet Home City Council on Tuesday, Oct. 11, voted 5-1 to recommend granting an Oregon Liquor Control Commission “Full On-Premises” liquor license to the Rio Theatre.
The group had decided at its Sept. 27 meeting to ask theater owners Erika and Thomas Banham to re-propose their request with more information. Both were present Oct. 11 to address questions.
Councilor Angelita Sanchez expressed concerns about what she called “government overreach” in the council’s…