The Hastings City Council discussed alcohol and tobacco licenses at their meeting earlier this week,
including a non-renewal of the tobacco license of Speedway on Pleasant and Hwy. 55 for one year.
Mayor Mary Fasbender talked about the process of the tobacco licenses issued by the city.
(Actuality 1)
Mayor Fasbender said it was simply too many compliance checks failed for the council to not act upon.
(Actuality 2)
Mayor Fasbender said the city wants local businesses to succeed, and this was not an easy decision, as Speedway representatives at the meeting stated tobacco sales are 40% of their business.
(Actuality 3)
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