Fresh Food and Meat liquor application

A lifelong resident who argued there's no sense having a liquor outlet next door to an existing liquor store.

Daycare owner who praised the applicant's community giving — Halloween events, donations — and criticized the neighboring liquor store.

34-year resident who called the applicant a good man who helps neighbors, contrasting him with the pricey liquor store next door.

Says she shops there daily and feels safe and respected there, unlike at the neighboring liquor store.

Owns the tire shop nearby; said the applicant gives back to the community and should be able to prosper.

Said the store is safe and the applicant does a lot for the neighborhood, including back-to-school giveaways.

30-year area resident who said he travels from the east side to shop there because he feels safe and valued.