Meetings

Liquor Commission Hearings are scheduled on a "As Needed" basis in accordance with Sec 3-3 of the local Code of Ordinances - "Remedies for Violation". 

If a hearing is needed, it is usually scheduled on the 2nd Tuesday of a month at 4 pm in the City Council Chambers, 3rd Floor of City Hall, 1528 3rd Avenue, Rock Island.

Per this ordinance, notices of these hearings are posted and all parties are notified at least 3 days prior to the date set for the meeting. 

The meeting is open to the public. 

Commission Responsibilities

The Mayor serves as the local liquor control commissioner for the area that lies inside the corporate limits of the City and is charged with the administration of the laws of the state as they relate to licensing within the City.

The Mayor appoints people to assist him in the exercises of these powers and together they constitute the local liquor commission. As a commission, they seek to promote the health, welfare, and safety of the citizens of the City by regulation and control of the sale of alcoholic liquor.

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. 
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Minutes are also available following approval. 
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Members

Mike Thoms, Mayor  Liquor Commissioner Liz Sherwin Term expires April 2022 Blaine McCoy  Term expires April 2022

Dennis E. Pauley  Deputy Liquor Commissioner Term expires April 2023 Don Mewes Term expires April 2023 John Wright Term expires April 2024