MATT DRISCOLL: WSLCB JUST SAYS NO >>>

According to a press release we received earlier today at Weekly Volcano World Headquarters, the Washington State Liquor Control Board has decided not to renew the liquor license at McCabe’s American Music Café in Tacoma. The decision is based on an objection by the City of Tacoma to the licenses renewal â€" citing a history of illegal activity at the club.

According to the press release, which was sent out by the WSLCB:

“The Washington State Liquor Control Board (WSLCB) decided on October 29 to pursue non-renewal of McCabes American Music Cafe’s liquor license. The decision comes after reviewing information submitted by the City of Tacoma as part of its objection to the renewal.
 
Liquor licenses are renewed yearly, and state law gives local authorities, such as a city or county, the opportunity to submit an objection to a renewal. The City of Tacoma’s objection was given substantial weight under RCW 66.24.010(12), which that states that the WSLCB shall give such weight to objections based upon chronic illegal activity and documented in the objection.
 
McCabes’ liquor license expires Nov. 30. The establishment, which is located at 2611 Pacific Ave. in Tacoma, may request a hearing before an administrative law judge to appeal the Board’s decision. If McCabes requests a hearing, it may continue to serve alcohol until the Board’s final order is handed down. If McCabes does not appeal, it may no longer serve alcohol after Nov. 30.”

Also according to the press release, in regard to the illegal activity cited by Tacoma in its objection to McCabe’s liquor license renewal:

“The City of Tacoma provided the WSLCB with a large number of police reports that demonstrate crowd control problems, fights and assaults, and other violent crimes.”

Those incidents include at least one episode of lewd or disorderly conduct, and one instance where booze was sold to a minor. Both instances, specifically referenced in the press release, took place between Oct. and Nov. of ’07.