Buchanan Hits Brakes On Opting Out Of Recreational Marijuana Busineses

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Buchanan residents want to be part of the discussion about whether or not the city should allow recreational marijuana sales and production with the decriminalization of the drug taking effect statewide next Thursday. The city commission pulled an opt-out ordinance last night after residents spoke up to say they felt their voices weren’t being heard on both sides of the issue. City Manager Bill Marx talked to our partners at WNDU NewsCenter 16, cautioning people interested in setting up shop in town to hold off for now.

“You’re not going to come in and buy properties, get in leases, and then expect because of your early investment before even approaching the city that you’re going to be approved,” said Marx.

Proposal 1 to legalize weed passed in Buchanan by 233 votes on November 6. The Board of State Canvassers certified the election Monday, meaning recreational marijuana is legal as of December 6. St. Joseph city commissioners gave final approval to their opt-out ordinance Monday night.