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Cannabis licensing

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Last discussed Aug 19, 2026.

Public comments (4)

SupportiveDaniel FertellAug 19, 2026

CEO of one of the three tied applicants, he urged Option 2, saying issuing all three licenses gives the city the best chance of four operating stores and reduces lawsuit risk.

City Council — August 19, 2026 · 2:17:35 →
OpposedTamara RossmasAug 19, 2026

An attorney for current license holder Noble Victory, she opposed raising the cap from four to six and urged the council to adopt the staff-recommended blind lottery.

City Council — August 19, 2026 · 2:35:32 →
OpposedNatalia MirandaAug 19, 2026

Speaking for Be the Resistance, she opposed new storefronts, citing addiction science and risks to youth brain development.

City Council — August 19, 2026 · 2:27:28 →
SupportiveEric LightmanAug 19, 2026

Embark's attorney argued a lottery abandons merit and invites litigation, and said all advancing applicants already agreed to indemnify the city.

City Council — August 19, 2026 · 2:42:48 →