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Sonoma council unanimously defers second dispensary RFP, cites market timing and staff priorities
Summary
After extensive public comment from operators, advocates and residents, the Sonoma City Council voted unanimously to not issue an RFP for a second cannabis storefront now and directed staff to revisit the topic only if it becomes a council priority (e.g., during goal setting).
The Sonoma City Council voted unanimously Sept. 17 to withhold issuing an RFP for additional cannabis business permits and directed staff not to spend time developing updated fees, application guidelines or an RFP at this time.
City Manager David Guin and Community Development Director Jennifer Gates presented background: the council amended local code in 2021 to allow a second storefront retailer but no RFP was launched in 2023. Staff said issuing a new RFP would require staff time to update ordinance language, ensure consistency with…
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