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Chillicothe council adopts temporary moratorium on adult-use cannabis operators; approves easement for Ohio Power
Summary
The Chillicothe City Council on Jan. 13 adopted a temporary moratorium on new adult-use cannabis operators and approved an easement to Ohio Power Company; several other funding and tax items advanced to later agendas.
Council President Shoemaker presided over the City of Chillicothe council meeting on Jan. 13, 2025, where members adopted a temporary moratorium on the location of adult-use cannabis operators and approved an easement for Ohio Power Company.
The ordinance imposing the moratorium — described in council as constrained by Ohio Revised Code Chapter 3780 — passed on its third reading by a 5-1 roll-call vote. At the same meeting the council also approved, on third reading, an ordinance authorizing the mayor to execute documents to grant an easement to Ohio Power Company.
The moratorium drew public comment both in support and with caution. Welcome Stokian, a Chillicothe resident, said the city should balance public safety and compassion and recommended that notices include resource information and that enforcement use a…
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