Anchorage Assembly Alcohol License Renewal Protest Deadline

The Municipal Clerk has submitted Assembly Memorandum AM 590-2026 to the Anchorage Assembly regarding the 2026-2027 renewal of ten alcohol licenses. The list includes various beverage dispensaries, restaurants, package stores, and wholesale distributors operating across multiple community council areas, including Abbott Loop, Downtown, Girdwood, Eagle River, Midtown, and Taku/Campbell. The memorandum confirms that the Municipal Clerk's Office received notice of these renewals from the Alaska Alcohol and Marijuana Control Office (AMCO) on or after July 16, 2026. The document notes that there are no outstanding taxes for these businesses, the Anchorage Police Department has no comments, and necessary certifications from the Health, Fire, Land Use, and Building Safety departments have been received. Under Alaska Statute 04.11.480, the Assembly has the authority to protest these renewals within 60 days of receipt. The deadline for filing a protest is September 18, 2026. Approval of this memorandum serves as a formal waiver of the Assembly's right to protest these specific license renewals, authorizing the Municipal Clerk to notify AMCO of the decision.