City council today approved a set of resolutions that both supported medical marijuana dispensaries and recommended where they should be located in Newark.
The measure proposed amendments to the local land use regulations for dispensaries, which will be referred to the city planning board for review.
Mayor Ras Baraka supported city council’s approval today, saying it would reduce the burden on city residents who have to travel miles away to get to a dispensary. The nearest dispensary is currently located in Montclair, and there are five others in the state.
“We believe that medical marijuana dispensaries promote the health and welfare of cannabis patients,” Baraka said in a statement. “During a series of town hall meetings and discussions, residents and stakeholders gave us significant feedback on their issues and concerns.”