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Councilor suggests studying dispensary licensing revenue; urges pause on dumpster sale
Summary
Councilor Albaugh urged the city to study licensing a dispensary after Wintersville reportedly earned $900,000 from two dispensaries in 14 months and recommended pausing a planned dumpster sale until the incoming administration reviews finances.
Councilor Albaugh asked staff to investigate licensing a cannabis dispensary for Steubenville, saying the neighboring municipality of Wintersville had two dispensaries that "have accrued $900,000 in revenue" in 14 months and that similar revenue could be used for demolition, parks, streets and other city needs.
Albaugh also requested the council delay a planned dumpster sale until the new administration reviews departmental finances and possible revenue implications. City staff did not adopt a motion at the meeting to pursue licensing; the request was recorded as a council discussion topic for future consideration.
