Lincoln joins list of cities seeking sunday alcohol sales

The Lincoln City Council approved a resolution Tuesday night in support of a referendum to allow voters to determine whether the city should have Sunday alcohol sales.  Mayor Bud Kitchin said the resolution that will presumably be forwarded to the local state delegation.  Kitchin said larger businesses, specifically national casual dining chains, will not come to Lincoln unless there are seven-day sales.  The resolution Passed by the city council requests that a local bill be introduced and passed by the Talladega County legislative delegation during the 2014 regular session, allowing a referendum so voters can determine whether properly licensed retail licensees may sell alcoholic beverages on Sunday.  Kitchin said Weaver and Anniston experienced a surge in business because of Sunday sales.  He said to the east of Lincoln, there are efforts in Piedmont and Jacksonville for Sunday sales and to the west business owners in Pell City and Riverside have engaged a Montgomery lobbyist to help bring about a referendum for seven-day alcohol sales.