Kratom ban discussion deferred; chief asked to research options for next meeting

Jun 24, 2026

Council placed consideration of banning kratom on the next agenda and asked Police Chief Chad Purser to research legal and enforcement options; no ban was adopted at the June 24 meeting.

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Mayor Kim Westergard requested that an item to consider banning kratom within city limits be placed on the next council agenda. The mayor asked Police Chief Chad Purser to research different legal and enforcement options before the council takes action.

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