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Residents and prospective operators seek clarity on Mount Clemens marijuana ordinance amid pending litigation
Summary
Two public commenters—Earl Stilson and Jason Averill of JARS Cannabis—asked the commission for clarity on the ordinance effective date and application timeline, arguing property-line changes and pending litigation are affecting who qualifies for licenses and for business planning.
During the public-comment portion of the Mount Clemens City Commission meeting, two speakers urged the city to clarify timing and eligibility for the pending marijuana ordinance as litigation over applications continues.
Earl Stilson, who gave his address and spoke in person, said he supports the ordinance but asked that the city treat the original application date—June 15—as the controlling date for 1,500-foot spacing rules. "It should go back to the original date of June 15," Stilson said, expressing concern that post-application property purchases had adjusted property lines and would disqualify some landowners under a new effective date.
Jason Averill said he was representing JARS Cannabis and described significant local investments, including a recently purchased building intended for a consumption lounge. Averill said corporate counsel had reached out to the city attorney and that the company was willing to help with legal fees if needed; he asked the commission for a clear timeline for when the ordinance would take effect and when applications would be accepted so the business could move forward.
The commission did not take immediate action on the ordinance during the meeting; staff noted litigation is pending and that the legal status and schedule remain unsettled.
Action and next steps: No vote on the ordinance at this meeting; commissioners acknowledged ongoing litigation and said staff and legal counsel would continue to handle timing and application procedures.
