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Residents urge Salem City Council to block a marijuana dispensary; council takes no action
Summary
Dozens of residents told the Salem City Council on Feb. 18 that a marijuana dispensary would harm families, increase crime and strain local services. Council heard public comment but did not vote on the issue at the meeting.
Dozens of Salem residents urged City Council on Feb. 18 to prevent a marijuana dispensary from opening in the city, saying legal cannabis would harm families, increase crime and strain local services. The council heard public comment but took no formal action on the issue at the meeting.
The comments came during the public comment period of the regular Salem City Council meeting. Several residents described personal and family harms they attributed to marijuana use. "My name is Sarah Rosler. I'm here with some young kids from our community who could tell you firsthand what they experienced…
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