Sunday alcohol sales on Scottsboro agenda

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SCOTTSBORO, AL (WAFF) - A push is on to bring Sunday alcohol sales to Scottsboro.

One of the next steps in that process will take place at the next Scottsboro city council meeting.

We've seen more and more cities pass Sunday alcohol sales. The county's Chamber of Commerce says it's now become a business decision.

The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce board unanimously adopted a resolution to send to the city council in support of 7-day alcohol sales in the city.

If the council passes a similar resolution, it will then be up to the three-member local legislative delegation to ask the state legislature to pass it and go to the governor to sign to make it legal.

Chamber President Rick Roden says nearby cities that have Sunday sales can have a negative impact on those who do not.

He sees it as a win-win for jobs, tourism, and economic development.

"It will be a boost to our local businesses," Roden said. "It will provide the chamber with another tool to recruit new businesses. We've actually had restaurants that we've recruited and they say 'Do you have seven day sales?' We'd say no, and they'd say 'Call us when you do.'"

Before it goes to the legislature, the city council is expected to vote on the resolution of support Monday night.