Trotwood, Ohio Several Trotwood citizens, gave their thoughts on whether medical marijuana cultivation, processing, or dispensing facilities should be within city limits to council members on Monday.
Many residents said they wouldnt mind some sort of business opening up as long as the operation sticks to strict rules.
Others said the area has enough trouble with drugs the way it is and they dont want the city to add to the problem.
I dont think thats something we want to deal with we have enough trouble with drugs in the community now, said one resident.
If this is going to be something to consider strict legislation, strict monitoring over the practitioner that is actually running the outlet is going to be necessary, said another resident.
As city leaders work to grow Trotwoods economy some residents said they dont want to miss out on a budding business opportunity that others might jump on.
If everybody else around us approves the use of this or even some approve it, theyre going to see significant economic development and were going to be left behind, said Trotwood resident, Dawn Wojcik.
Earlier this summer, council members passed a six-month moratorium on the issuance of permits for medical marijuana businesses within city limits. The ban expires in January and was approved by leaders to give them more time to research the issue.
If were going to grow it out here, we need to make sure everybody is safe, said council member Scott Sly, Sr.
According to Trotwood Mayor Mary McDonald, every department within the citys government will be asked to research how a medical marijuana facility would affect them and report to council at a later date.
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