The city council voted unanimously to ban alcoholic energy drinks within Pullman city limits on Wednesday.
First, the city council discussed its consent agenda. Then it discussed whether local residents should be able to buy energy drinks that contain alcohol.
The council then discussed public intoxication, the threat to student health, and whether any laws prevented the council from banning the drinks.
“These college kids are out of control and caffeinated booze is the only cause,” said Councilman Arlen Judge. “A ban will solve all our problems at once.”
Students planned to protest the meeting, but only two students attended the meeting.
“We’re being hit with tuition increases and more debt. Please don’t take away our cheap buzz,” said Will Wilson, a 24-year-old undeclared sophomore.
Finally, after 45 minutes of debate, the City Council voted unanimously to ban alcoholic energy drinks within city limits.
'This ban will finally restore order to College Hill,” said Judith Peterson, a 44-year-old podiatrist who lives near campus.
The meeting was held at City Hall, 1492 Constitution Ave. It was a public meeting, and the public was invited to attend. The meeting began at 7 p.m.
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