PETITION: Support SB 136
We, the undersigned, urge you to support SB 136 by Senator Lydia Jackson.
Across Louisiana, there are existing restaurants operating under a business model that is now under assault by the Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control. By supporting SB136 you'll help to protect legitimate businesses that operate primarily as a restaurant, but that also provide live entertainment, require cover charges, or offer drinks at a reduced cost.
Gaps in the present law on Class R alcohol licenses leave room for interpretation by ATC officials, leading to uneven and inconsistent enforcement of this provision. But with the minor adjustments accomplished by SB136, the law would be updated, inconsistencies would be cured, and these otherwise lawful and uncontroversial establishments would come into compliance.
Please support this effort to clarify the law so that restaurants across the state can serve their communities without the extra burden of arbitrary regulatory enforcement.
Signatures
Dave Carner, 70808
Gavin Robinson, 60640
I lived in Baton Rouge most of my life. I ate at Chelsea's once a week, both at their old location and at the new one. Yes, I went there at night to see concerts as well, but the food is magnificent.
Lacey Cormier, 70816
Keith Sepulvado, 70806
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Charlie Buras, 70817
Barrett Wiley, 70806
Jen Fanguy, 70816
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Charlie Martin, 70809
Laurel Ivy Sammonds, 70808
This is very important to the cultural and economic health of our community. Please support this bill.
Terry Chain, 70726
Scott Gage, 32303
Susan Sanders, 70817
Ian Landry, 70810
Chelsea's is an intricate part of BR culture
Andrea McCarthy, 70806
Mary Catherine Zaunbrecher, 70809
Joseph B. Robert, 70820
Charlie Pettus, 70780
Megan Wesson,
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Dr. Mark Bates, 70802
Wendy Aldridge, 70809
Stefanie Roldan, 70808
Nicole Staudenmaier, 70802
Karen Newcomb Morrison, 70360
Mary Singleton, 70808
Matthew Carroll, 70806
Taylor Besselman,
Gina Gonzales, 70808
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Kelsey Doll, 70810
Meg Holford, 70808
John Blanchard, 70802
One of my favorite places to be of all time. I LOVE CHELSEAS.
Chris Broussard, 70816
Anne Grant, 70820
Jeffrey Phillips, 70806
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Lindsey Sykes, 70722
Emily Richardson, 70820
Adrian Morgan, 70810
Lisa Perkins, 70809
Darren Deslatte, 70810
luke betts, 70801
Leave Chelsea's alone. Have you nothing better to do than crack down on a hard working business man, who has a successful business model? Clearly not. What a waste of everybody's time and money.
Dustin L. Davis, 31401
Stephanie Welch, 70802
Scott Gautreau, 70806
Kyle Bailey, 70808
End the witch hunt and find something worthwhile to waste our tax dollars on.
Kerry Neck, 70774
Lindsay Turner, 70808
Sarah Toups, 70806
Robert Bigelow, 70803
student, advocate, library associate
Callie Speights, 70806
Thomas Tyler, 70808
Stephen Pitzer, 70808
Chris Brooks, 70808
Jessica Cartledge, 70808
Courtney Carter, 70820
Save one of the only places in Baton Rouge with character!
Joshua Weir, 70806
Fallon Lambert, 70739
I support Chelsea's!
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John Armstrong, 70809
Adam Ducote, 70816
Tyler Cummings, 70815
Michael El Koubi, 70802
Ami Hebert, 70810
Amanda Francingues, 70816
Emilie Smart, 70809
Our economy needs successful, stable businesses. Clarifying the law via SB136 will help businesspeople open and maintain a proven and successful model -- a restaurant with live music/cover charges. SB136 will also go a long way toward keeping the behavior and decisions of ATC officials ethical and consistent. These qualities (ethical and consistent oversight by public officials)are embraced by our governor and expected by the people. Thank you.
Mark E. Martin, 70802
Amanda Cambre, 70820
Kimberly Salling, 70802
Chelsea's has already had the burden of moving locations, please do not take away thier liquor liscense. I love their food but, a huge part of who they are is their music scene at night and they need liquor to keep doing it.
Jenny Green, 70808
Marc Daigle, 70816
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Gabby Loubiere, 70806
Sara Boyd, 70820
Melanie Maurin, 70820
Martha Bofinger, 70808
Katelyn Lundin, 70806
Ellen Palmintier, 70809
Chelsea's provides Baton Rouge with a place to eat great food and listen to great music in a smoke free environment.
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Michael Fultz, 70810
I fully support Chelsea's endeavor and I support SB136. Chelsea's has been a supporter of local food, music, and art culture along with a great outlet for patrons across the state of Louisiana
Robin Aucoin, 70802
Wendy McArthur, 70808
Amy Wilson, 70820
Susan Gaines, 70816
Angela Fossett, 70706
Hallie Dozier, 70815
Please make the laws clear so business owners and enforcement officials alike can make understand then and follow them consistently.
Jeff Nichols, 70808
James Frake, 70810
Great Local culture, great good and great people!
Michelle, 70810
Julie Michal Morgan, 70808
Colleen H. Fava, 70802
Joshua Klomp, 70808
I live right by Chelsea's, and this place is my favorite haunt in BR. I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one who feels this way. Please save Chelseas!
Rachel Anderson, 70808
Daniel Hughes, 70437
I don't understand why this is happening to uncontroversial, tax-paying, law abiding establishments.
Leah Bergeron, 70808
Claire Dixon, 70808
Passing this bill will allow valuable local business across the state to continue to thrive and thus will help make Lousiana a more appealing place to live and visit! This really matters!
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A restaurant with music is no crime.
Lindsay Devillier, 70809
Peter Prevot, 70702
Verity Mathis, 70808
Adam Greene, 70810
Sarah Earlywine Edwards, 70816
Walker Weston, 60613
Jonathan House, 70820
Michael Oscar Indest, Jr.,
Leslie Bean, 70802
Jennifer Poche, 70810
Barry Watts, 70754
Paul Napolitano, 02134
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Chelsea's is a Baton Rouge institution and should be kept alive for the good of the community and Baton Rouge local commerce. I LOVE CHELSEA'S!!!
brandon landstander, 70808
Drew Gunning, 70115
Jason Dupuy, 70802
Amber Martin, 70769
Emilie Staat, 70115
Lived in Baton Rouge for 7 years and still love going to Chelsea's when I'm in town. :)
Collin, 70810
Diana Perez, 70820
Tiffany Michel, 70820
Maia Elizabeth Butler, 70808
Support and protect local businesses! Facilitate making them "legal" so they can continue to boost the local economy!
Lauren Pendas, 70809
Chelsea's is amazing!
Shannon Kaple, 70808
Jennifer Berniard, 70808
BR would NOT be the same without Chelsea's... we can't let this happen!
Benjamin Cassin, 70808
Ellen Locke, 70808
Karin deGravelles, 70808
Baton Rouge needs more innovative, community-oriented local businesses like Chelsea's, not less.
Ginny Stalder, 70791
Kim Nelson, 70810
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I love the fact that I can go listen to live entertainment while I eat and then stay later if I want to. That is one of the reasons why I love living in Baton Rouge. Please do not take this away from us. It is great leisure living.
Luis Interiano, 70815
Chelsea's is a fun spot for relaxation after the stress of graduate school. We need Chelsea's and the atmosphere it provides, including alcoholic beverages, handled with maturity.
Nathan Toups, 70806
for Liberty!
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Jonathan Edwards, 70817
Melanie Parham, 71037
Don't let one of my fondest memories of Baton Rouge disappear!!
Chad Odom, 70815
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meredith wartelle, 70806
Mark R. Adams, 70818
Stacy, 70739
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Darren Selznick, 33487
alison adams, 70808
Anne Marie Blackmon, 70808
Chelsea's is one of our favorite restaurants and is a great gathering place for our neighborhood. It is very family-friendly at lunch and dinner time, but the best place in town to see live bands later at night. Chelsea's and the other businesses in the Perkin's overpass area are one of the main reasons we bought a house in the Hillsdale neighborhood. Considering the national trend towards Traditional Neighborhood Developments (TNDs) like Perkin's Rowe and Rouzan which are only *copies* of authentic neighborhoods like ours, I would think people would understand what a treasure great establishments like Chelsea's are to classic older neighborhoods.
brooke leblanc, 70115
Kimberly Callais, 70802
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Amanda Yoesting, 70810
The proposed changes in SB136 recognize that local restaurants can provide a much greater service to the community beyond merely serving food. Persecuting Chelsea’s Café is not a worthwhile use of taxpayer dollars in this economic environment. We all want the same thing – for Baton Rouge to continue to offer the best of Louisiana’s vibrant culture and to attract all types of residents, businesses, and entrepreneurship.
Carrie Cliburn, 70808
Justin Goar, 70806
Laurie Blandino, 70817
Katrina Moore, 70802
Jerrod Lottinger, 70808
Chelsea's is the best establishment in Baton Rouge! I will move away from the city if good honest places like this are shut down by the government.
Darlene Adams Rowland, 70808
Support unique local businesses that strengthen our local community and economy!
Felicia Leggio Braud, 70806
Rosanne Scholl, 70806
Cecilia Leumas, 70820
rick brown, 70802
dwayne carruth, 70808
can we finally end the back-room politics?
Brenton Day, 70810
James Flammang, 70893
Quintin Good, 70802
This law needs to be clarified, so that there can be no misinterpretation of it.
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Chelsea's is a stand-up establishment that does more than just provide food and entertainment. Baton Rouge would lose a great community-based philanthropic business if Chelseas were to be shut down.
Stephanie Eccles, 70810
Greg Friedland, 70809
Michael Cobb, 70714
This is why people are losing jobs on daily basis, government keeps sticking thier nose in.
Claudia Rumfola, 70767
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sherry brown, 70802
Beau Leitner, 70806
Michael Brown, 70806
Andrew Tadman, 70808
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Rebekah Myers,
Shannon Cocreham, 70808
Katherine Mason, 70806
Adam Cavalier, 70808
Christina Gerhardt, 78681
Stephanie Patrick, 70808
Stop 'selective enforcement' of our laws ala Murphy Painter. His actions reek of 'agenda'.
Jason Choctaw Hall, 70806
This business has been a steadfast anchor for the local community and for arts and music as well. they promote the heritage of our great city and state. We need more outstanding businesses like this. We need more outstanding businessmen like Dave Remeter.
Lauren Blanchard Pourian, 60077 by way of 70815
Jay Latiolais, 70820
Catherine L, 70808
John C. Larkin, 70808
Lacey Wotring, 70808
I LOVE CHHELSEA'S!
Erica Andrus, 70816
Marcelle Robards, 70802
Brandee Holloway, 70123
Todd Sonnier, 70806
Emily F. Gilbert, 70820
Michael Brown, 11215
Erin Gandy, 78710
J. Slater McKay, 70815
Kathleen Wilson, 70806
Please support SB 136. Protect Legitmate Businesses!!
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Moshe Cohen, 70808
Eddie Budd, 70816
Chelsea's promotes community in Baton Rouge, bringing it's citizens together for great food and great live music. It's something that every city needs more of. To take Chelsea's away would be doing a great disservice to the people of Baton Rouge.
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Gray McCraw, 70808
Diane Hebert, 70808
Kevin Brooks, 70809
Jake Bellina, 70810
Vincent A. Cellucci, 70801
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Seth Noble, 70820
Todd Seal, 70810
C Davis Prescott, 70808
Whitney Kiehn, 70815
Liz Eschete, 70360
Robert McLaughlin IV, 70809
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This is ridiculous. End this insanity now so that we may go on to become a real city. Update the laws and Chelsea's can be the great place it is.
Allison Cragin, 70124
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Jenny Schwartzberg, 30683
Rachelle McGraw, 70802
Laura Moran, 70808
I love chelsea's and think that this whole ATC saga has been unfair. This is a viable business that loves it's customers. Dave works hard to follow the rules and plays by them. I live in this neighboorhood and am so happy to have Chelsea's right next store. This is terrible!
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Ben Bell, 70806
Eateries that sell alcohol evenly AND have live music are great venues. Please let them exist alongside specialized licenses.
Matt Thomas, 70820
Kimy Ross, 70808
Adrienne Zetty, 70806
Averie McCauley, 70808
Marisa Robertson, 70802
Jessica Diez, 70806
Caroline Foley, 70802
Robert Hebert, 70808
I have dabbled in the restaurant business enough to know that the secret of success for small, independent establishments is to spread overhead expenses as widely and efficiently as possible. Thus, though I don’t know Chelsea’s owner personally, I can see the logic of his business model. The more “down time” the building has, the higher the cost that must be passed on to customers. It is quite possible that Chelsea’s uses revenues from its cover charges and “after-dinner” drink sales to subsidize diners, which is fine with me. Chelsea’s is one of my favorite restaurants because the food is delicious and the prices are reasonable. Family members and out-of-town guests that accompany me to the establishment enthusiastically agree.
Jennifer Hamer, 70810
This has been the only venue in Baton Rouge with good music, good food, and a relaxing atmosphere. Please don't shut down many peoples home away from home.
brandi pinckard, 70809
Brittany Jewell, 70802
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Jeremy Martin, 02139
After graduating from LSU in 2008 and moving to Boston, I have recommended a trip to Chelsea's Cafe to everyone making their way through Baton Rouge. I cannot continue doing this if my friends can't have a cold Abita with their Mojo poboy or fried green tomatoes. I support any measure that insures Chelsea's Cafe will continue to be an icon of Baton Rouge and the incredible culture it has to offer.
Kristi Robillard, 70802
Kyle Davis, 70816
Faith Miller, 70801
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Please vote for SB 136! Keep freedom alive!
Steven Perrin, 39209
I attended classes in graduate school at LSU. While I was there(2005-2007)Chelsea's was a favorite. Many people would go to Chelsea's. Good place all around.
Kayla Falgoust, 70820
Jolie Cornay, 70726
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I lived in Baton Rouge for 6 years, and worked at Chelsea's while getting a degree at LSU. I now live in Knoxville, TN. They have a law similar to the one you are proposing. Places that would be like Chelsea's Cafe are forced to split their atmospheres and personalities and choose. Chelsea’s Café has always been a great thing for me while living in Baton Rouge, and has stayed close to my heart after living in many different places. I believe what it has is special, and keeps Baton Rouge youth on a progressive path for the town. In addition, there are no others of its kind in town, so if the nearby communities lose Chelsea’s Café, they will strongly lack in places to congregate and share ideas.
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Terry Chain, 70726
Sean Bogart, 70802
t.s. noble, 70820
Turner Casey, 70806
Patrick H. Martin, V, 70808
laura odom, 70810
Shannon Norwood, 70714
Michael Patterson, 70802
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Emily Bergeron, 70806
Tiffany Montelepre, 70820
Kandice Legleu, 70726
Toni Smiley Gautreaux, 71303
Dean Harrison, 70808
Louisiana is internationally known for our culture, specifically music and cuisine. Why on earth would we want a state law to be interpreted to prohibit live music to be offered at an eating establishment? This bill is badly needed to clarify the law so that we do not stifle the quality of the experience our state can offer to our own citizens, tourists, and people who would chose to move, live, and work here.
David Glover, 70815
William Winters, 70806
Establishments like Chelsea's Cafe in Baton Rouge are treasures, serving as critical "third places" - spaces where the bonds of community are built and reinforced. It's the kind of establishment that keeps young professionals in Louisiana, and lures back those who left. Please support SB 136 to protect otherwise lawful institutions - unique jewels in the communities they serve - from harsh and arbitrary regulation.
Leslie Patout, 77009
Mark Schafer, 70808
angelique mincey, 70808
chelsea's is a quality establishment, and it is an asset to the neighborhood that i live in and love.
Azure Bevington, 70806
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David Burst, 70808
Carey Austin Holliday, 70806
Carly Melancon, 70737
Lindsey Stifler, 75244
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Kathryn Willson, 70808
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kathryn and miller rountree, 70808
Sharon Ford, 70810
ATC officials should not be "interpreting the law"...so let's get it right this time!!!
jessica beauvais, 70806
Gary Hasenbeck, 70802
Jacqueline Stalls, 70817
Tiffany Hess, 70802
laurin hornsby, 70806
Chelseas is a wonderful place and really is one of the only places for people out of college to go, as well as one of the few places in Baton Rouge that supports and cultivates the arts
Jensen Killen, 70806
This effort is without a doubt beneficial for all involved. A business model such as this enlivens the local culture and brings people into Louisiana from across the nation...thats what we're about-- food and music!! It would be a shame to stifle the progression of Baton Rouge by elimating the possibility of one of its most dynamic small businesses to operate to its full potential.
Timothy Screen Jr, 70808
I don't want a BR without Chelsea's!
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This is one of the best venues in baton rouge to see music and have a delicious meal. Tka e this away and many graduate students will lose their favorite place to discuss their research and relax at the same time
Chad Rigby, 70808
Emily Stuart, 70820
Lauren Teepell, 70809
Jessica Boone Foley, 70801
Bethany Madson, 70806
Kelsey,
Jennifer Sepulvado, 70806
Raynie Harlan, 70806
Gayle Kees, 70806
Alaina Owens, 70808
Whitney Broussard, 70504
Paul E. Burt, 70808
Proud Southdowns resident since 1977. My money goes to Chelsea's for their good food, and my vote goes to whomever supports them.
Christopher Keegan, 70806
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Vive la clarication!
Gray Stoulig, 70005
Save Chelsea's!
Lisa Champagne, 70115
Chelsea's has the best music and the best food in Baton Rouge!
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Maranda Cardinale, 70706
Jill Thomas, 70808
Allen Wheless, 70820
Chelsea's is one of the first places I bring visitors to Baton Rouge. I've never heard anyone say a bad thing about it.
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laurin hornsby, 70806
Morgan Smith, 70808
Shawn Palmer, 70454
Megan Powell, 70809
Leila, 70809
Phillip LaFargue, 30316
Chelsea's is the best establishment in Baton Rouge. On the day may wife and I got married, we brought all our friends from Louisiana, Chicago, Atlanta, and everywhere else to Chelsea's. Everyone loved it. They felt they had experienced a great piece of Louisiana culture in the short time they were there. Don't selectively punish great businesses because the codes are poorly written.
Judy Anding, 70815
Ashley Mullens, 70810
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R. David Brown, 70802-4444
This is smart, simple, elegant legislation that will tidy up current law and result in more just and even enforcement. Thanks for your support.
Shannon Watts, 70809
All I need is music, Jameson, and that delicious Pork Loin.
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charles sutcliffe, 15217
Amanda Reed, 13903
I'll be crushed if Chelsea's isn't there to come home to.
Peter Lenaker, 70806
Martin Chorkey, 70806
When I have visitors come in from out of town.... I take them to Chelsea's for great food, booze and tunes. Everyone wishes they had one in their town.
Sarah Payne, 70802
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Get it right, make it clear.
Daniel Dehon, 70820
Michelle Walker, 70802
Victor Erwin, 70808
Kimberly Howard, 70808
Gerald Evans, 70791
Gabe Daigle, 70815
Daniel Selig, 70802
Charlie Taggart, 27516
Karl Oelschlaeger, 70802
Kyle Wilkinson, 70810
I Love Chelsea's!
Beth Grainge, 70816
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Julia Aycock,
Anthony Pham, 70820
paul jacob roberts, 95060
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Robert King, 70806
Tripp Cox, 70608
only been in BR for a year or so but find Chelseas is a place that BR really couldn't do without--yea that sums it up nicely--Chelseas is irreplaceable.
Kathleen Callaghan, 70806
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Laura E. Miller, 70820
Emily Harper, 70808
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Anthony Cozzi, 70816
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Blair Bryant, 70401
Christian Crawford, 70806
Chelsea's serves some of the best food in Baton Rouge, and is one of only two or three places in town where you can go to hear good live music on a regular basis. There is no question, however, when you taste the crawfish risotto or the pesto cream ravioli that Chelsea's is a restaurant primarily.
Amber Ashby, 70816
dave woolworth, 38655
Chelsea's has always been an excellent employer during our time working there as a touring music group. they are generous and hospitable.
Julie Salinas, 70737
Lauren Bergeron, 70803
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Joe Eunice, 99503
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Dawn Birdsong, 70726
Don't let a dishonest unfair man have the opportunity to pick on Chelsea's anymore. Please vote in favor of SB136!
Margaret Oxley, 70808
Chelsea's is one of the best examples of a great Baton Rouge restaurant with entertainment and drinks. It has been an LSU lunch and dinner staple for students for years. The owner, Dave, helps keep Louisiana culture alive by finding not only great chefs to cook fantastic Louisiana dishes, but the best local and other La. musical talent with which to entertain us all. It's good for our state, our economy, *and* our souls! If you haven't before, *do* check out his food if you're uncertain how to vote. Or at least the menu. I'm certain you'll see why Chelsea's is so dear to so many. It's *such* a great place to meet for dinner and drinks. Or to catch a band. But I mostly like Chelsea's Soup-n-salad. Any time of day. Never fails to satisfy.
Mark Turner, 75204
Glen Prejean, 70808
Chelsea's is my first destination to meet friends for great food and bands when visiting Baton Rouge...
Lisa Mauberret, 70808
Mitch Garsee, 70810
JEREMY HAGGE, 70808
Erin Morvant, 70806
Allison Klotz, 70808
i love chelsea's!
arles estes, 89123
Veronica Smith, 70810
Kelly Maples, 70816
Chelsea's is one of the best establishments in this city. Without it, we will be loosing a great treasure and local business. We are not interested in politicians interpreting the law for their own agendas within the city we love. There must be an ethical way to go about this for everyone.
Katherine Field, 15217
Tia Close, 70817
Kristin de la Houssaye, 70806
Charles Sasser, 70808
Joe Baustian, 70810
Richard Carr,
Ann Williams, 70808
Alex Dugas, 70808
Frank Mixon, 70806
Earl Turner, 70808
Kristie Culpepper, 70809
Maria Cashio, 70808
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Chelsea's is a well-managed establishment that provides a wonderful outlet to many in Baton Rouge.
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Chelsea's is a tradition! Please don't take away something that is a staple in our community.Local"flavor" is quickly becoming extinct!!
Cara L. Raymond, 70810
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Ragini Bhaumik, 10025
It would be a lugubrious mistake for any law to remain with "room for interpretation," but in this particular case - if left without clarification - it would be a downright atrocity. Specifically, Chelsea's is integral to providing space for artistic engagement and social growth, and quite plainly is central to the dynamic Baton Rouge community. I regularly compare venues I visit worldwide to Chelsea's: nothing compares.
Alicia Weichers, 70820
Caroline Lane, 21230
Daniel Breaux, 70820
Lindsey Lightfoot, 70806
Barbi Landano, 70806
Margaret Patton,
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Whitney Talbot Cushing, 70808
barbara lasseigne, 70808
Sean Graham, 70802
Chelsea harris, 70719
Jason Lasseigne, 70808
Shay Schilling, 70808
Amanda Netterville, 70809
Kimberly Abel, 70806
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Chelsea's is a Baton Rouge institution with a rich history of providing some of the best food and entertainment in the city. Please DO NOT allow this fine business to go under due to outdated bureaucratic minutae.
Roy Martin, 23505
T. Marks,
Gabrielle Vetter, 70808
jennifer boneno, 70820
save chelseas!
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Cara Kearns, 70810
Amanda Bailey, 70802
Lacy Bofinger, 70808
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Eric Schmitt, 70806
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Chelseas is a unique pleace in Baton Rouge, please look to help Chelseas survive, and not to contribute to its departure.
Melissa Battistella, 70816
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What this restaurant provides is a part of what makes Baton Rouge worthwhile.
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Luke Gleason, 70118
Help us to keep our young men and women from fleeing Baton Rouge.
Marc Crawford, San Carlos, Panama
Rochon, 71101
Not sure if anyone remembers the origonal shopping center where Chelseas was from the late 80's/early 90's, but as it stands today; It was built AROUND Chelseas.
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The main reason I live in this neighborhood is because within walking and biking distance of my home are grocery stores, locally owned restaurant and bars, venues to see good live music, a park, an art gallery, a golf course, a university, churches, a women's spiritual center, coffee shops, a used book store and other like minded people who want the same. Give us safe walking and biking paths and we'd be a model community. The national trend is to create communities like this one. Why is our local government trying to destroy an integral part of our neighborhood (Chelsea's) based on a loose interpretation of a poorly written law? If there's a problem with restaurants playing and charging for live music, let's get to the bottom of the issue. Are they keeping people up late at night? Are yards getting parked in? Are some people in the area upset? If so, there's room for working things out. There's no reason to shut down a local business that employs nearly fifty people, unites a community and encourages tourism. There are many local businesses that can benefit from SB 136. Support local business!
Kyle Schmidt, 70802
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Phoebe Thibodeaux, 70820
Jennifer Coleman, 70820
Christopher Allen, 70806
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Stephenie Thiery, 70817
Tre\' Hendry, 70808
Erin Gillis, 70808
walter schmidt, 70806
John Andries, 70808
Brooke Bramlett, 70806
Jason Truax, 70808
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Kim de Mutsert, 70802
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james cannon,
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Christine Diel, 94547
born and raised in baton rouge. family, food and music is what i come home for.
Colleen Kane, 70806
Ryan Detlefs, 90291
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Stacy Sauce, 94591
Former Baton Rouge resident who doesn't want to see her favorite establishments run out of business and boarded up the next time she's in town for a visit. Please support this bill and the many small business owners it protects.
Rene Esnard, 70808
It seems that there may be other establishments that might have the same issue, but for some reason the city (ATC) is focusing primarily on Chelsea's. I do not see what harm Chelsea's is doing that would cause such a fuss. Good luck Chelsea's.
Donna Esnard, 70808
I think the community has spoken on this issue. Bury the political axe and let Chelsea's and it's loyal patrons get back to enjoying good food, good drinks, and good fun.
The Sam James, 70809
Cicken Fried Chicken fan since 98
Jolie Daniels, 70726
Scott Hebert, 70809
James Bares, 70809
Sarah Calandro, 70810
Chelsea's is way too great of a Baton Rouge tradition... Stopping alcohol sales there (or closing it down) will change a lot about the authentic Baton Rouge culture.
George Bofinger, 70808
Justin Guidry,
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kelli simmons, 70115
Kenneth C. Barrett, 70791
This attack against Chelsea's is obviously not motivated by the ATC's desire to follow the spirit of the law as is currently exists. In Louisiana, we like our food, our friends/family and our music. Chelsea's is a venue where the people of Baton Rouge can combine all of those in a safe, friendly environment that happens to also be a great business to have in the community. We love Chelsea's; let our government officials focus their time and efforts on more important, illegal, actions and stop bullying the best restaurant/music-venue in town.
Meagan Anderson, 70726
Darla, 70879
Sandra Smith, 70809
Ashley Kirzinger, 70802
Stacey Huynh, 70791
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ian abel, 70806
Stephen Medina, 70815
Usually areas underneath an underpass are terrible. Chelsea's changes all that. It's an important part of the local culture here, and so vital to the local flavor and positive character of the neighborhood. A place with so many successful and creative locally owned businesses is such a blessing to our city.
Jeremy Norrick, 70769
Max Magbee, 70806
John Hebert, 708178
Matt Faubion, 70808
By not supporting SB-136 I feel we may loose an important piece of our musical/social culture. More importantly the current business model is responsible for supporting a number of students and families.
Andrea Michalski, 78741
Going home to visit Baton Rouge wouldn't be the same without Chelsea's!
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Greg Moser, 70808
Mercie Durham, 70808
georgia mouton, 70808
it is absolutely ridiculous that chelsea's has come under fire. i sense that this is some sort of beef between the remmeter family and murphy painter. as far as i am concerned, painter can go to hell. dave and his parents have done nothing wrong and are incredible business owners and operators. dave is always ready, willing, and able to help bring in great performers and serve awesome food. i fully support chelsea's, dave, and all of their fantastic servers and bartenders, most of whom i have worked with in the past. save this venue!!!
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Melody Richard, 70808
Chelsi DeCoste, 70806
amy rabalais, 70808
Lauren Delgado, 70810
Emily Robertson, 70118
Matthew R. Shirley, 70808
Love you guys
Joshua Rosby, 70815
I would really like to see Chelsea's Cafe and other tax paying buisnesses like it to be given an opportunity to thrive vs being stifiled by restrictions that are not fair or just in my opinion.
Brett Lofton,
Katherine, 70820
JB Broussard, 70806
Dana E Edwards, 70820
SAVE CHELSEAS!!!
Laurie Broussard, 70808
COME ON PEOPLE, FAIR IS FAIR. WHAT HAPPENED TO JINDAL'S TRANSPARANCY????
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Wendi B. Loup, 70810
scottie thomas, 70808
Please keep Chelseas Cafe and Baton Rouge businesses open and thriving!
candace armstrong, 70806
Beau Champion, 70808
Josh Harvey, 70802
Storyville supports Chelsea's! We want to see the Michael Foster Project playing there again very soon.
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mallary morvant, 78721
Ravi Patel, 70817
Adrienne Holdridge, 70806
Sarah Aycock, 70808
chelsea's is easily one of my favorite restaurants, bars and music venues in baton rouge. if there is no chelsea's then i don't know if life in baton rouge will ever be the same.
Rosemary Monroe, 70808
Kyle Whitfield, 70820
Drew Zerby, 70820
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Luke Layfield, 70820
Rachel Evenson, 70820
Stafford Kendall, 70806
Joseph Aycock, 70808
Megan King, 70802
Blake Smith, 70817
Nicole Harris, 70809
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Julie C. McDougald, 70508
Matthew Heroman, 70806
Brittany Baque, 70115
Doug Moore, 70808
People around here love to rail against wasteful government spending. The ATC and its campaign against Chelseas is one such example. It took 10 salaried agents to raid Chelseas and harrass its customers and employees? Give me a break. I wonder how much this whole ordeal cost. The ATC could have simply required Chelseas to get a new type of license and afforded them enough time to actually do it. Targetting small businesses and hassling the owners of beloved Baton Rouge institutions should not be business of the ATC. Our local and state government should work WITH local businesses, not against them. This why I support SB 136.
Stephanie Bailey, 70817
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Maggie Adams, 30319
Elise Toups, 70806
Jordan Cranch, 70810
no other place like it in baton rouge.
Stephanie Foster, 70601
Chelseas has been my favorite place to eat,drink and listen to great live music for the past 10 years! I only hope that it will remain in Baton Rouge for many years to come. I can't imagine what the Baton Rouge culture would be like without Chelseas great food, local artists and entertaining live music! Please save Chelseas for the sake of Baton Rouge, Dave, and the great staff!!
Catherine Vogels, 70471
Dylan Hoppe, 70471
Gerri Sax, 70820
Wendy Moran, 70808
Ally Gammill, 70802
Chelsea's is an establishment in the LSU community. It should be able to serve Baton Rouge now, just as it has in the past.
Natalie Depp, 70806
Kristi Moore,
Danielle Hammett,
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Kathy Mangham, 70806
Heather Sewell Day, 70806
Jason Day, 70806
Amanda Thompson, 70810
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claire sanchez, 70806
Kevin Casper, 70808
Mary Katharine Bush, 70802
I love Chelsea's The grilled cheese is the best!
Kyle Weber, 70808
Chelsea's is a Baton Rouge staple and its loss would be a sad thing for a great amount of great people who love that place.
Aimee Shultz, 70806
Jeremy Miller, 70820
Chelsea's has been in business for years, doing exactly what they're doing now. What is the real reason for the city of Baton Rouge going after Chelsea's? Is it political? Is it religious zeal?
Whatever the reason, it's garbage like this that runs the intelligent, creative professionals out of Baton Rouge and on to bigger, more accepting cities.Brian Flores, 20009
Although I no longer live in Louisiana, I'm a fervent supporter of small businesses like Chelsea's.
Kristen maurel, 70806
Save chelseas!!!!!!
Derek Paul Manuel, 70802
Kevin Duffy, 70808
I have been a part of the Chelsea's atmosphere for well over a decade. I have played music there and listened to music there. Today, for me it is a community hang out of friends and family that I can enjoy along with my wife, 14 year old, two year old, and 8 month old while my 61 year old father is right there with me. It is one of few places that crosses so many boundaries. There actually should be even more places like this as well as more business owners/employers like Dave. Come on guys,....Time to move on to issues that will actually help and not hinder the community.
Rebecca Marchiafava, 70802
Greg Stone, 70808
Danny L. Watts, 770808
Alex Dmytraczenko, 70802
Belinda Sanchez, 70816
Although I am considered to be of senior status, I am a regular visitor of Chelsea’s having enjoyed the food and the music on several occasions with my adult children. This issue with Chelsea's Cafe is ridiculous, embarrassing to our city, and a classic example of typical old time Baton Rouge politics. That particular building has housed bars by different former owners for over four decades. In addition to Chelsea’s having occupied this property for many years, this property is surrounded by several other restaurants and bars that also have been in business long-term. The Zee Zee Gardens area and the independently owned businessses there is one of the jewels of our city. We desperately need our young adults and emerging entrepreneurs to stay in Baton Rouge, now more than ever.
Jared Loftus, 70808
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Donovan Broussard, 70719
Louisiana is already feeling a financial strain. Why would the ATC or any other agency be looking to shut any business down that makes money for our state? I am not saying these law enforcement agencies should ignore laws and those who break them, but they definitely should not be so hypercritical of the businesses they police. Chelsea's is as much a part of Baton Rouge as any other establishment or landmark. Taking Chelsea's away from Baton Rouge would be a great disservice to our city, our state, and most importantly our people.
Charlotte Lambert, 70719
Lesley Sanchez, 78704
Chandler Lewis, 78704
Katie Mears, 70809
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Jennifer, 70809
Ty Harlan, 70806
Chelsea's is one of the few places that make Baton Rouge cool. They have a good thing going, Why would anyone want to take that away?
Shannon, 70737
ERROL BROUSSARD, 70808
Ann Vail Shaneyfelt, 70769
Renee Shortess, 70808
Sarah Marcello, 70116
Gary M. Cooper, 99201 via 70605
Nothing would make me happier than to see Chealsea's open when I visit next. Please allow local business to continue to prosper.
Corie Hebert, 70806
John M Spain II, 70808
Jimmy McAllan, 80027
Brian Dunn, 70802
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Patricia Williams, 70820
Rachel Pierson, 70810
Gina Cutforth, 70809
Yvonne Giron, 70737
no more "old school" politics, PLEASE!
sean smith, 70810
Houston Jones, 70601
Totally ridiculous. I live in Lake Charles where there's another venue called LUNA which could very well encounter the same problems as Chelsea's. Support live music!
Joshua Kleinpeter, 70808
We need more places like Chelsea's.
Ellen Peneguy, 70808
Michaelene Walsh, 70802
Anthony Picado, 70802
todd termini, 70770
we love chelseas
Mindy Rayburn, 70802
Britt Drummond, 70806
I support Chelseas. Good food and live entertainment. Its part of what makes Baton Rouge good.
Heston Hodges, 70810
David Click, 70806
Jessica LeMoine, 70769
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Nathaniel Gilbert, 708020
Valerie Berthelot, 70817
rani dever, 70802
Claire, 70806
Awesome food, great beer on tap. What more can you ask for?
Ashley Cowart, 70806
PLEASE do not allow the best place to go, any time, in Baton Rouge!
Cindy Denham, 70809
With all the serious stuff our legislature really needs to focus on like economy and education it makes me very sad to know that they are wasting so much time in trying to put a great place that actually brings in revenue out of business just because some jealous competitors have been gripping. Now we know why this state is in the shape its in-don't we? You go Chelsea's and from someone who has managed and worked on numerous campaigns in the district you are located I will definately take a look at who voted against you. Take note La politicians people are really seeing what you're doing right now. Good Luck Chelsea's
Ricky Brock, 70808
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A restaurant with music where folks from 21-101 can come together, eat great food and have a good time.
Case Watkins, 71055
Clarifying the law to ease the operation of legitimate businesses during the current economic crisis is essential to buoy business interests in the state and beyond.
Kristin Wylie, 70810
Dr. Robert Nash, 70808
Rachel Hebert, 70806
Sarah Beth Maxwell, 70820
Brian Hanner, 70820
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Laura Rachal, 70760
I cannot imagine Baton Rouge without Chelsea's. It is one of the driving forces in the music culture of Baton Rouge. The food and atomosphere are amazing and would not have enjoyed my time at LSU without this amazing place.
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Garrett Johnson, 70810
Susan Fontaine, 70806
Chris Wynn, 94109
Lesley Sanchez, 70816
Support SB 136... Louisiana needs this law passed!
Robin Boatright, 70808
Catherine Carmichael, 70808
Dominique McDaniel, 70802
Virginia Overall, 70808
Mary Helen Borck, 70808
natalie hutchinson,
support SB 136
Wendy Boyle, 70806
Chris Blakley, 70806
Jacob, 70714
Christian Tortorich, 70119
Wesley Kennison, 70810
The idea of stifling all the contributions that Chelseas makes to our community is appalling to me. This restaurant represents a very unique nook of Baton Rouge culture and tradition and needs to be treated as such.
Celeste White, 70810
Katie Kennison, 70810
Dr. Scott Whiddon, 40505
As a former BR resident, I strongly support Chelsea's and other independent businesses.
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Tyler Kennison, 70810
Josh Wyckoff, 60657
I go to Chelseas every time I visit Baton Rouge, and the food is fantastic. To not be able to classify this place as a restaurant would be crazy.
Adam Piehler, 70808
Helana Brigman, 70806
Rebecca Pitre, 70806
Kristy Chamberlain, 70820
Bryan Piazza, 70806
Businesses like Chelsea's should be encouraged in our city. Let's do the right thing for our community and provide the consistency that we need to encourage good business and ensure the transparency we need to consistently enforce sensible laws. Pass SB-136.
Scott Boatright, 70806
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Randall Grip, 70810
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Scott Horner, 70767
Kyle Cox, 70808
CHICKEN FRIED CHICKEN!!!
rick galvan, 70808
Amy Phuphanich, 70808
David Marinello, 70116
As the owner/operator of a new cafe/gelateria here in the French Quarter i feel this legislation would allow me to opportunity to offer live entertainent for Sunday Brunch, or to drawn people in on a slow night, while also providing employment for our treasured musicians.
bridget blackwell, 70808
Jerry, 70817
The ATC once again looking for something to do.
Barrett Black, 70810
It is the responsibility of our state government to support creative business models that promote local culture. For those who may have forgotten, this is still America.
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Jon Robert, 70808
Lindsay Dufrene, 70802
Leaf Boswell, 70802
Andy Bourgeois, 70815
Monica King, 70806
Donovan Cleveland, 70810
Gawain Brumfield, 70808
I support this for Margaret