Overview: During the recent Ada City Council meeting, discussions centered around a proposal by Tony Hewitt, owner of a local grocery store, to transition the city’s off-sale liquor operations to his private business. Hewitt presented his case by highlighting the financial losses sustained by the city’s operation and suggested that privatization could alleviate these burdens. In addition, the council approved several community funding requests, reviewed updates on public works projects, and debated the timeline for a major construction bid.