City of Willits Considering Entertainment Zone

The City of Willits is developing an entertainment zone ordinance to allow downtown businesses to serve alcohol in open containers at approved outdoor events. The City Planner wants feedback on alcohol sales, event times, and administration. Organizers would submit security plans to police and the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. Council members are considering a “pilot program” for four annual events, similar to Fort Bragg’s, which Ukiah organizer Nick Johnson believes will boost the downtown economy.