Council asks staff for more information on allowing cannabis distribution facilities after public support noted

Sutherlin council discussed whether to allow cannabis distribution facilities in the city and directed staff to return with additional information at a future meeting, City Manager Kurt Sorensen said. Sorensen noted that three citizens spoke during the meeting in favor of allowing a cannabis distribution facility in Sutherlin.

"Finally, city council discussed the possibility of allowing cannabis distribution facilities in Sutherland and directed staff to return with additional information at a future meeting," Sorensen said. He added that "3 different citizens spoke at the meeting in favor of allowing a cannabis distribution facility in Sutherland." The manager did not identify the speakers or record their specific arguments in the short update; details and any proposed zoning or licensing steps were deferred to staff research and a future agenda item.