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Applicant praises Pine Countys cannabis ordinance, says local investment and jobs possible

Pine County Board of Commissioners · April 1, 2025
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Summary

Joe Zappa of IRBA thanked the board for the county's cannabis ordinance, said his application is pending and forecast more than $1 million in initial community investment and up to 24 seasonal hires in the first year if licensed.

During a public comment slot, Joe Zappa of IRBA told the board that his company had submitted a cannabis business application and thanked county staff and commissioners for the ordinance work. Zappa said IRBA expects to spend more than $1,000,000 in initial site work and construction and to hire up to 24 workers in the first year if licensed.

Zappa praised the county's ordinance as balanced and said he would recommend Royalton rely on Pine County's model as it evaluates zoning. The board accepted the comment and thanked the speaker.