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Lincoln Park council approves ordinance readings to allow marijuana retail in municipal business district, 4-3
Summary
After heated debate, the City Council approved first and second readings of an ordinance to permit marijuana retail uses in the municipal business district. Council supporters said it could revitalize vacant commercial properties; opponents urged deferring to the 2018 voter initiative or returning the question to voters.
Lincoln Park — The City Council on Dec. 23 approved first and second readings of a zoning change that would permit marijuana retail establishments as a special land use in the municipal business district, passing on a 4-3 roll-call vote.
Councilwoman Dupre moved the ordinance readings and Councilman Baer seconded the motion; Councilmembers Duprey, Baer, Nichols and Mayor Tobin voted yes, while Councilmembers Ross, Salcedo and Zohr voted no. The motion was the first step in a multi-stage process; passage does not authorize any business…
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