Six Pillars of ABC Reform
A comprehensive plan to modernize North Carolina's liquor laws for consumers, businesses, and taxpayers.
Consumer Convenience
THE PROBLEM
Consumers must go out of their way to visit a separate ABC liquor store rather than purchasing spirits at the retail stores where they already shop. This is inconvenient and outdated.
OUR SOLUTION
Allow retail outlets to sell spirits, giving consumers the convenience of one-stop shopping — just like 32 other states already do.
Restaurant & Hospitality
THE PROBLEM
Restaurants and bars face insane ordering requirements, constantly changing inventories, and mandatory pick-ups from ABC stores that make managing their spirits inventory nearly impossible.
OUR SOLUTION
Improve distribution channels for hospitality businesses through a modern wholesale system that provides reliable access, consistent inventory, and steady delivery.
Tax Reform
THE PROBLEM
171 separate ABC boards means 171 sets of overhead — duplicated administration, staff, and operational costs that waste taxpayer dollars and create inefficiency.
OUR SOLUTION
Consolidate governance and operations into a centralized state system, dramatically reducing staff, costs, and administrative overhead while improving service.
Eliminate Corruption
THE PROBLEM
The current system is an old-school, back-room, good ole boy political system. There are 171 different ABC boards, all with their own paid board members, paid staff, and paid law enforcement officers.
OUR SOLUTION
Eliminate cronyism and good old boy governance by restructuring the ABC system with transparent, accountable oversight free from local political influence.
Centralize Operations
THE PROBLEM
The current system is an old-school, back-room, good-ole-boy political system. There are 171 different ABC boards, all with their own paid board members, paid staff, and paid law enforcement officers.
OUR SOLUTION
Consolidate governance, licensing, and operations into a centralized state system, dramatically reducing staff, costs, and administrative overhead while improving service.
Choice & Competition
THE PROBLEM
The current monopoly system eliminates consumer choice and competition, resulting in higher prices, limited selection, and no incentive for better service.
OUR SOLUTION
Break up the monopoly. A competitive market means better prices, wider selection, and improved customer service for North Carolina's adult consumers.