Citgo on State liquor license denial
Summary
The council unanimously denied TAC Citgo Inc.'s application for Class A liquor and beer licenses at 1914 State Rd., following the J&A committee's recommendation with a 12-month waiting period.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 10, 2026.
Impact analysis
The business cannot sell packaged alcohol, forgoing that revenue stream.
Neighbors and officials concerned about alcohol access and enforcement near the State Road corridor.
TAC Citgo Inc., which is denied a license category and faces a 12-month waiting period.
Mentions & discussions (6)
Judiciary & Administration Committee (Special) - Sep 10, 2026
The city denied a gas station's tobacco/vape license and is recommending denial of its liquor and beer licenses, partly because of insufficient separation from the previous license holder. The applicant also can't reapply for an alcohol license for a year.
Common Council - Sep 10, 2026
The council unanimously denied TAC Citgo Inc.'s application for Class A liquor and beer licenses at 1914 State Rd., following the J&A committee's recommendation with a 12-month waiting period.
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Judiciary & Administration Committee - Sep 1, 2026
After the city revoked Mima Enterprises' alcohol and tobacco licenses in June over illegal sales, the owners' daughter formed a new LLC within days and applied for fresh licenses at the same store. The committee heard hours of testimony about whether this is a genuine change of ownership or an end-run around the revocation.
Common Council denies liquor license renewal for two local businesses following alleged violations | La Crosse - news8000.com
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Judiciary & Administration Committee (Special) - Jun 5, 2026
The city has signaled it intends not to renew the alcohol licenses of Tequila's Mexican Restaurant and the Citgo on State Road, and both businesses got hearings to argue their case. The outcomes affect whether these neighborhood businesses can keep serving alcohol — and in the gas station's case, selling tobacco and vaping products.
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