Local Government Protest Deadline - Package Store License #5448 Renewal

The Alaska Alcohol & Marijuana Control Office (AMCO) has notified Liquor of the North, LLC, doing business as North Pole Liquor II, that its application for the 2026-2027 Package Store License (#5448) renewal is complete. The application has been forwarded to the Municipality of Anchorage for review. The local government has 60 days from the notice date to file a protest against the renewal. The application is scheduled for consideration by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board at their meeting on November 17, 2026. The board will not grant or deny the application at that time unless the local government waives its right to protest. The licensee, represented by Abraham Gallo, reported that the business did not operate for the minimum 240 hours in the first or second calendar years of the previous renewal period and has filed a Waiver of Operations. Corporate records indicate that Liquor of the North, LLC is in good standing, with Abraham Gallo listed as the manager and 100% owner via the Abraham Gallo Revocable Trust. The business holds Alaska Entity number 10245585 and is licensed for retail trade through December 31, 2026.