City Council’s new “DORA Study Committee” to hold first meeting on Wed., Aug. 23

PRESS RELEASE

TO:                   MEDIA AND RESIDENTS

FROM:            CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT JIM VELAS

SUBJECT:      CITY COUNCIL DESIGNATED OUTDOOR REFRESHMENT AREA (DORA) STUDY COMMITTEE

DATE:             AUGUST 18, 2023

RELEASE:  IMMEDIATE

The new City Council Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) Study Committee will meet next Wednesday, August 23, at 6 P. M. in the Municipal Building’s Council Chamber (100 North Market Street).  This committee will study the concept of a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) in relation to existing City ordinances and local qualifications.  The Ohio General Assembly amended the Ohio Revised Code (Section 4301.82), effective on March 23, 2022, to create this exemption from certain open container provisions.

Members of the public are invited to attend this meeting.

If questions during normal business hours on Monday through Friday (8:30 A. M. – 4:30 P. M.), please call 740-695-1324 to speak with the Council Clerk, Jacob DeBertrand.

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