Examine the Wicomico County liquor dispensary system and proposed changes to alcohol sales regulations. Discussions include the push for expansion of liquor licenses, the impact of ending the wholesale monopoly, revenue implications, lobbying efforts, and community concerns about alcohol abuse.
Liquor Dispensary
November 10, 2025
Open Agenda TV: S2 E67 Are We Dunn Yet with Liquor Bills While Ignoring Financial Troubles Ahead?
On the Monday, November 10 installment of OPEN AGENDA (S2 E67), we explore the County Executive's approach to crisis management (or mismanagement). Despite the multiple time-sensitive crises plaguing Wicomico County, the Administration is approaching...
November 4, 2025
Open Agenda TV S2 E65 Natural Resources, ICE agreements, and Josh Hastings Keeping it Local
On the November 4 installment of OPEN AGENDA (S2 E65), County Councilman Josh Hastings is our guest. Hastings, current Wicomico County Councilman and a Candidate for Maryland House District 38-B joins the show to talk about some of the major environm...
October 29, 2025
Open Agenda TV S2 E63 The Liquor Lobby, Shanie Shields, and the Westside
County Councilwoman, Shanie Shields, joins us to discuss her opposition to the recurring liquor bills that the County Executive continues to prioritize. Ms. Shields concerns relate to the proven health and societal issues that result from the prolife...
October 22, 2025
Open Agenda TV: S2 E60 Zombie Liquor Bills and Increasing Liquor Stores
County Councilman Joe Holloway joins us for the Wednesday, Oct. 22 edition of OPEN AGENDA (S2 E60). The annual legislative breakfast was held on 10/10, which should have been the perfect opportunity for the public to learn about the legislative agend...
October 20, 2025
Open Agenda S2 E59 Dr Arrington, the Liquor Dispensary, and Fighting Adding More Liquor Stores
On the Oct. 20 installment of OPEN AGENDA (S2 E59) we ask, “Why is expanding the sale of alcoholic beverages such a high priority for the County Executive?” Is it perhaps related to certain generous campaign contributors? Our guest on this episode...
