Multiple eastside residents voiced their opposition during the Tucson City Council meeting on August 19, urging the council to deny a liquor license for a new Circle K location near Tanque Verde and Houghton Roads.

In a unanimous vote, the Tucson City Council sided with the community and recommended denying the request to transfer a liquor license to the new store.

Councilmember Paul Cunningham commented on the issue in a statement to KGUN 9,

Community concerns were also echoed by the Tanque Verde Valley Association (TVVA), which has spoken with Circle K representatives to discuss the project. The group argues that a store open 24 hours a day, selling alcohol, does not align with the values of the neighborhood.

Despite efforts to reach out, Circle K has not yet responded to KGUN 9 for

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