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Public commenter urges Marion council to revisit cannabis ordinance, cites long lines at nearby dispensary
Summary
A public commenter identified as "Izzy for real" asked Marion council to consider repealing or amending the city's cannabis ordinance, saying a Route 13 dispensary draws lines that wrap around the building and that the business does “about $2 to 3 million a month” in sales; no council action was taken.
A public commenter using the name "Izzy for real" told the Marion City Council during the audience-to-visitor public-comment period that the council should consider repealing or amending the city’s cannabis ordinance and consult with the city attorney on statutory alternatives.
"The line does wrap around the building at that dispensary and they do about $2 to 3 million a month," the commenter said, urging council members to review the ordinance and consider allowing or loosening local sales provisions so Marion could have more control over the issue.
The commenter said they had spoken with two license holders who might bring dispensary licenses to Marion and that some community members prefer not to speak publicly about cannabis because of stigma. They offered to make a public display to draw attention if needed.
Mayor Absher interrupted the comment period to ask whether the commenter wanted to clarify whether they were asking the council to "loosen or allow marijuana sales in the city." The commenter reiterated a desire to discuss ordinance changes with the city attorney and council but no formal proposal or motion was brought forward during the meeting.
The council did not take any legislative action on the subject during the session. The speaker’s remarks were confined to the public-comment period; the council proceeded to consent business and other agenda items without debating changes to the city’s cannabis ordinance.
