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Council asks staff to investigate kratom sales in Castle Rock
Summary
Councilmember Brooks moved and the council unanimously approved a staff investigation into kratom sales — including education, public-health implications, business impacts and potential local restrictions.
Councilmember Brooks introduced a motion asking staff to investigate kratom sales in Castle Rock and report back with information about the substance, its purported benefits, potential misuse, and the possible impacts of any local prohibition on businesses.
"I'd like staff please investigate kratom sales in Castle Rock," Councilmember Brooks said, and the motion was seconded. Councilmember Bracken referenced prior reviews of kratom and kava and asked that staff draw from the town's historical work on the topic. The motion passed unanimously on a roll-call vote.
The motion instructs staff to gather background for council education, consider how a prohibition might affect local sellers, and recommend options for handling existing inventories. No ordinance or formal restriction was introduced at the meeting; the council directed staff only to research and return with findings for later discussion.
Councilmembers signaled bipartisan interest in receiving a thorough briefing before any regulatory step. The next procedural step is for staff to prepare the education packet and policy options for a future council meeting.
