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Mount Clemens reports 10 marijuana retail applications, issues community proclamations and appointments
Summary
City staff reported 10 marijuana retail applications in the initial window and said seven conditional permits were granted; the commission issued proclamations including a tribute to a longtime civic volunteer and approved multiple board and commission appointments.
City Manager Mr. Shipman told the Mount Clemens City Commission that 10 applications were received for marijuana retail establishments during the initial application period (Jan. 30–Feb. 3, 2023) and that staff granted seven conditional marijuana retail establishment permits after review.
Why it matters: the figure gives residents an early view of local interest in licensed retail marijuana and the number of conditional permits issued as the city moves through licensing and oversight steps.
Proclamations and community remarks: Mayor Laura Crop read a proclamation declaring May 2023 Building Safety Month and presented a separate proclamation honoring Dolores, a longtime Mount Clemens resident, election worker, neighborhood-watch founding member and local historian who died April 24, 2023. During public comment, resident Thomas Barnes recalled meeting Dolores at community events and described her as “so engaged,” saying that engagement exemplified what makes Mount Clemens a strong community.
Appointments and announcements: The commission approved a consent agenda that included appointments to boards and commissions: Dennis D. Wolf to the Construction Code Board of Appeals; Ray White Jr. to the Cable TV Commission; Kathleen Kure to the Board of Review; Richard Shoemaker to the Zoning Board of Appeals and the Traffic Safety Committee; Mary Miller to the Historical Commission; and Jennifer Gail to the Downtown Development Authority. The City Manager also reported progress on the Edison Crossing 31-unit housing project, welcomed new firefighter Nathan Townsen (first day April 24) and highlighted upcoming recreation programs and downtown events (Made in Michigan show May 12–13; Kids Business Fair May 13; Natural Health and Wellness Fair noted in transcript as May 20 with a clarification discussion about exact date).
The meeting concluded after commissioner comments, a reading of appointments, and a motion to adjourn.
