The Lincoln City Council voted yesterday to allow alcohol sales at Nebraska games at Pinnacle Bank Arena. The council voted unusually early. It took just two readings instead of the usual three.
Councilman Tom Beckius gave his support for the measure, saying, “It’s time to begin this trial run. I’m confident fans will illustrate their ability to safely and responsibly implement alcohol sales at UNL sports events.”
Although two spoke out against the measure with concerns about public safety and mental health, the ordinance passed unanimously. 90 percent of sales will go toward Lincoln, and 10 percent go to the university.