Here is a video from the recent Highland Park City Hall meeting (2/12/2024), marking the onset of much of the controversy. Notably, an entire minute featuring local resident Levi Kane was omitted in the official release. Kane has responded by sharing the complete, unedited version of his three-minute statement, also available for viewing below.

An additional link from April 10, 2024, reveals a significantly smaller yet unanimously supportive crowd advocating for the amendment of the law. One key provision approved during this meeting grants every business the right to obtain a liquor permit. However, this comes with a significant stipulation: business owners will be precluded from running for or holding any city office. Despite the potential implications of such a legislative change, the assembly opted to pass the measure without dedicating sufficient time—two weeks—to fully evaluate the potential advantages and disadvantages

The video featured below captures a poignant moment from April 24th, 2024, where approximately 200-250 residents of Highland Park convened at the city hall. They united in a heartfelt appeal for the council to convene a special session aimed at amending the liquor law before the impending resignation of Jeff Hoobler on April 30th. This edited version of the council meeting has been carefully curated to highlight only those segments that pertain to contributions from the public, emphasizing the community's active engagement in civic matters.