Local entrepreneur describes medical‑focused cannabis operation during public comment

Jan 9, 2026

A Broughton resident, Brian Mittling, told the board his business, Surprise Valley Cannabis, aims to grow indica strains for therapeutic uses and described cannabis as part of a personal path off long‑term opioid use; he said planning and zoning has been contacted and that odor controls are in place.

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During the Jan. 6 public‑comment period, Brian Mittling of Broughton spoke about Surprise Valley Cannabis, a proposed grow operation for which he and his daughter have applied to the state for licensing.

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