1. The City of Holland and its businesses have invested hundreds of millions of dollars to make Holland an attractive and a great place to live.

 

  1. Holland has the potential to continue to develop as major shopping and dining destination. Progressive planning and recent changes like permitting outdoor dining, street side cafés, and live entertainment have added to the flavor and appeal of downtown and the city.  We must now further this appeal.

 

  1. The present Sunday alcohol prohibition is discriminatory and unfairly penalizes licensed City of Holland restaurant owners.  Our businesses should have the same opportunities to succeed as businesses in neighboring communities.

 

  1. The present Sunday alcohol prohibition has a detrimental effect on all merchants in Holland, but especially those in our Downtown, which on most Sundays are virtually empty of shoppers and tourists.

 

  1. The present Sunday alcohol prohibition is sending tens of thousands of dollars out of the city every weekend. Those potential dollars are being spent at destinations as close as two miles from our Downtown.

 

  1. Ultimately, we believe this is an issue about adding value to the City of Holland.  Having City Council repeal the current Sunday alcohol prohibition will help attract a diverse group of citizens to work, shop, play, and live in this great city.