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Statewide Safety 

According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, despite a rising population and an increasing number of wet areas in the state, the number of alcohol related fatalities has dramatically decreased by 30%, more than double the national average. This fact directly contradicts statements by opposition groups that more alcohol sales will result in more alcohol related traffic fatalities.

Park Cities Safety 

In 2009 the Town of Highland Park granted a variance to Highland Park Village allowing that shopping center to continue selling alcohol in close proximity to Bradfield Elementary School. During their discussions, the town's Public Safety Director testified that he was not aware of a single police issue related to the sale of alcohol within the Village. Paraphrasing the new Ordinance itself, the Town found that over the last 40 years there had not been one single instance of loitering, crime or breach of the peace on the school grounds that arose from the sale of alcohol in Highland Park Village.

Think About It

If the Town of Highland Park can sell alcohol safely in its grocery stores and restaurants, then so can our City of University Park.

Useful Documents

• HP Town Council Memo
• HP Town Ordinance
• Traffic Fatality Facts