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Wellington trustees approve amended marijuana ordinance, retain 2,000‑foot school setback
Summary
After public comment and debate, the Wellington Board of Trustees approved an amended marijuana ordinance (Ordinance O-06-2023, version B as amended) that preserves a 2,000‑foot setback from schools while adopting other increased setbacks and licensing safeguards. The motion passed 5‑2.
Wellington trustees voted on June 13 to approve an amended marijuana ordinance that retains a 2,000‑foot setback from schools while adopting broader setback and licensing changes the board had sought since a May work session.
The board approved Ordinance O-06-2023 (version B as amended) after public comment and a successful amendment to restore the 2,000‑foot school buffer. Trustee Daley motioned to adopt version B and Trustee McDonald seconded; Trustee Gater moved to amend the school setback back to 2,000 feet and the amendment passed on a 5‑2 roll call. The final roll call on the amended motion was 5‑2 in favor; the board recorded the motion as passed and adopted the ordinance as amended.
Why it mattered: The ordinance package in the board packet included three alternatives.…
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