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Oxford manager to draft referendum language for proposed cap on marijuana businesses
Summary
The town manager asked the board whether to place a referendum in November to cap the number of marijuana business licenses; the manager said he will meet the attorney and prepare draft language for the board to review on Aug. 6.
The town manager raised the possibility of placing a November referendum question to cap the number of marijuana business licenses in Oxford and said he has scheduled a meeting with the town attorney to draft sample ballot language.
At the meeting the manager (speaker S8) asked the board, “Is the board still of the mind to do do you want a referendum question in November for capping the number of businesses?” Committee members responded that residents had expressed frustration about growth of licensed businesses and asked for draft language and a timeline. The manager said he would present sample options and that the acting town clerk would provide the deadline for ballot submission.
Why it matters: a cap on licenses would change local land‑use or licensing outcomes by limiting new marijuana businesses; it could be placed before voters in November if the board proceeds to finalize language and meet ballot deadlines.
What’s next: the manager will work with the town attorney on draft language and the board will review it at the Aug. 6 meeting.
