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Public commenters press Sunnyside council on recreational cannabis and accounting for ARPA funds
Summary
During public comment at the March 24 meeting residents urged caution on local recreational marijuana policy, questioned past ARPA spending and asked for audits; council acknowledged the concerns and said staff will investigate.
Several members of the public used the March 24 public‑comment period to press the Sunnyside City Council on two recurring issues: whether the city should allow recreational cannabis retail and how American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds were handled by previous administration.
Why it matters: Both topics touch on city policy and finances. Recreational cannabis policy would shape local regulatory and public‑health approaches; possible misallocation of ARPA funds could expose the city to audit risk and financial penalties if federal use restrictions were not followed.
What speakers said
- Ladon Lindy (Yakima County…
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