While several townships neighboring Monroe have passed various versions of anti-marijuana laws, Monroe has yet to make a decision.
Residents questioned the lack of township plans this month, indicating that they believe it is time for the municipal government to take action banning recreational marijuana use.
“This is very important. We request that the Monroe Township pass an ordinance preemptively banning recreational use of marijuana,” said Parkash Parab. “This is not good for our residents.”
Said Pat Valavno: “Towns around us … have ordinances against marijuana businesses. … So do these towns around us know something Monroe doesn’t know? Where do you think these businesses are going to come? I want to know where you stand.”
Council President Stephen Dalina responded to the lack of policy criticisms saying that the governing body “have discussed” taking a position and that people “have spoken in favor and against. [We] are still gathering data. We will do what’s best for Monroe.”