The small Kentucky tourist city on Lake Cumberland will remain moist. During today’s special election the citizens of Burnside voted to maintain their liquor sales status. Restaurants that seat at least 100 people and derive 70% of their sales from food may legally continue to serve alcoholic beverages.

This could be considered a victory for taxpayers. Nearly $400,000 from taxes on alcohol sales have gone to hire police officers, buy fire equipment and make all around community improvements.

Further evidence that allowing democracy to play out is the best route to take.

Emmons & Company successfully led the fight for Burnside.