Dissent from residents and civic groups has led City Council to reconsider its intention of allowing cannabis sales in the city.
During its Thursday meeting, the City Council agreed it would not bring an ordinance that would have allowed cannabis sales in town up for a final vote.
That ordinance, which council had introduced on July 27 by a 5-2 vote, would have revised the municipal code to permit cannabis sales.
But strong community and business opposition to the ordinance convinced the council to change its mind.
“I agree that we can’t move forward with this one,” Council President Janice Johnston said during a discussion Thursday night.
While a formal vote to table the ordinance was not held, the Council members agreed to shelve the ordinance for the rest of the year.