Tomorrow (November 5, 2013) is Election Day. There are 9 propositions on the ballot at a state of Texas level . Click here to see a sample ballot for the state propositions.
In Arlington we have one big proposition to consider, whether to expand access to alcoholic beverages. If the proposition passes on the Nov. 5 ballot, Arlington residents will no longer have to leave the city limits to buy bottles of vodka, whiskey or other hard liquor. Click here to see a sample ballot for Arlington alcoholic beverage proposition. The proposition originally started with the intention of making things easier for Texas Rangers fans who wanted to have more than the customary beer and hot dog at the game to be able to purchase wine as well.
City officials stated, “Because of how the issue is worded on the ballot — calling for “the legal sale of all alcoholic beverages including mixed drinks,” package liquor stores would be allowed to open in any area zoned for industrial or retail use as long as the site is at least 100 feet away from a public or private school, hospital, day care or church.
“Even if it was initiated by one certain group for one particular purpose, it’s going to impact the entire city,” Assistant City Attorney David Barber said. “Essentially we would be ‘wet’ if it passes for all different kinds of permits and licenses available under the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, one of which is package liquor stores.”
In Arlington residents can buy wine and beer at grocery stores within the city limits. Currently if Arlington residents want to buy a bottle of hard liquor, they have to go to Dalworthington Gardens, Pantego or Fort Worth.
Tomorrow you get to decide whether Arlington will expand access to alcoholic beverages. Exercise you right as a citizen and get out to vote.
Go here to see polling locations in the city of Arlington.
At their Sept. 3 meeting, the Arlington City Council unanimously approved subdivision developer Nathan Watson’s plan for a 40-home, gated subdivision in southwest Arlington near the city’s award-winning Tierra Verde Golf Club . 
