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Local dispensary asks council to extend operating hours to 10 p.m., cites patient access barriers
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Summary
A representative of Valley of the Sun Medical Dispensary asked council to amend a site-specific ordinance to extend operating hours from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., saying current hours restrict patient access and continuity of care.
At the public-comment portion of the March 23 meeting, Seth Filo, speaking for Valley of the Sun Medical Dispensary, asked the council to pursue a narrow, site-specific amendment to section 4.11.C.5 of the city code to extend the dispensary's permitted hours from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Filo said the facility has operated in Goodyear for 13 years and that the current 7 p.m. closing time presents an access barrier for patients who work late, commute long distances, or rely on cannabis as part of ongoing medical treatment for conditions such as chronic pain, PTSD, cancer and insomnia. He emphasized the request is operational and site-specific, not a change to land-use policy, and said the dispensary remains compliant with security and regulatory requirements.
Council acknowledged receipt of Filo's contact information and staff said they would route the request to the city manager and planning staff for consideration. No council action was taken at the meeting; staff indicated such requests may be processed as zoning amendments or returned to the appropriate review channel.
Because this was a public comment request rather than a formal agenda item, no ordinance or vote resulted and any change would require subsequent, formal consideration by council and staff review.
