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Resolution sustaining the denial of an operator’s license application, Nicole Budziszek
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WHEREAS, Section 6.08.100 of the Wauwatosa Municipal Code authorizes the City Clerk to issue Operator’s Licenses when the applicant’s criminal background check does not reveal violations substantially related to the sale or service of alcohol, illegal substances, or other conduct bearing on the applicant’s fitness to sell or serve alcohol; and
WHEREAS, on November 8, 2025, the City Clerk’s Office received an application for an Operator’s License from Nicole Budziszek; and
WHEREAS, a criminal background check conducted as part of the application review revealed multiple convictions that are substantially related to alcohol licensing activity; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 125.04(5)(a)1 and § 125.04(5)(b), the City Clerk denied the application based on those convictions; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 111.335(4)(c)1.b., the applicant was provided the opportunity to appear before the Government Affairs Committee to present competent evidence of rehabilitation; and
WHEREAS, after considering the information presented, the Common Council finds that the evidence provided is insufficient to establish rehabilitation under the applicable statutory standard.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City that the City Clerk’s denial of the Operator’s License application submitted by Nicole Budziszek is hereby sustained.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Operator’s License application is denied.
By: Government Affairs Committee
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Recommendation: Approve 6-1