From “About the OLCC” (Note Bracketed Passages)

http://www.oregon.gov/olcc/Pages/about_us.aspx

Mission & Goals

{{{{{{{Our mission is to promote the public interest through the responsible sales and service of alcoholic beverages.}}}}}}}

Our goals:

Public Safety Principle

{{{{{{{OLCC’s policy will focus on public safety and community livability considerations when guiding alcohol beverage system growth.}}}}}}}

OLCC will meet potential customer demand for alcoholic beverages and outlets in a socially responsible manner.

Economic Development Principle

OLCC will enable business people to be viable in their sale of alcohol, supporting economic viability for Oregonians.
OLCC will intelligently manage the healthy growth of Distilled Spirits Program so desired distilled spirits products reach the customer timely and efficiently.

Stewardship Principle

OLCC will continue to work collaboratively with local government and other partners to gain efficiencies in providing customer service.
OLCC will continue to provide responsible stewardship of its assets, managing risks and protecting revenue flow.
OLCC will sustain high-level customer service. It will continue to seek to improve its customer service levels by finding additional efficiencies, improving timeframes for delivering services, and by making information accessible to customers and the public.

From “About the Commissioners”:

Commissioners are appointed by the governor to four-year terms, subject to senate confirmation, each representing a state congressional district, with one from the food and beverage industry. Commissioners appoint the agency’s executive director, who oversees the agency’s 211 employees.

Maybe this argument should go to the governor and the senate?