McMinnville Mayor Jimmy Haley says the city is making progress.Mayoral challenger Terry Mullican says the city is moving, but he’s not convinced it’s in the right direction.Their comments were made Monday night during a political forum sponsored by Southern Standard and WCPI. Early voting is currently underway. Election Day is Nov. 8.With McMinnville voters going to the polls to vote on package liquor stores and the chance to buy wine in grocery stores, alcohol has been a focal point. Haley says the referendums on the ballot allow government to step aside and for citizens to have their say.“Alcohol has always been controversial.