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Cannabis business growth in region raises concerns during Niles public comment
Summary
During public comment at the Dec. 9 council meeting, George Lynch of Green Stem expressed concern about the growth of cannabis businesses in New Buffalo and Niles Township and asked the council to take note of potential impacts. The minutes record his appearance but do not quote his remarks verbatim.
At the start of citizen participation, George Lynch of Green Stem spoke to the council about his concerns over the growing number of cannabis businesses in nearby New Buffalo and Niles Township and the potential impacts he sees from that growth. The minutes identify Lynch and his organization but do not transcribe his remarks verbatim or list specific regulatory requests.
The minutes do not record any council response to Lynch’s comments during the meeting. Councilmember Michael Thompson later suggested reviewing the city’s additional rules governing marijuana businesses, indicating council interest in marijuana regulation; the minutes record Thompson’s suggestion but do not show a formal motion to change policy during this meeting.
