Zoning

Expressed support for cannabis legalization and regulation but questioned whether the city needs a fifth and sixth dispensary.

Spoke on behalf of Harborside, highlighting the extreme difficulty of finding viable real estate under current setback rules and supporting map updates.

Expressed support for modernizing the ordinance and aligning setbacks with state standards, provided the downtown area is excluded.

Representing Nug Wellness, raised concerns regarding a dormant third permit issued years ago and suggested a thousand-foot distance between dispensaries.

Shared personal testimony about employment opportunities and community positive impact provided by Harborside.

Spoke on behalf of Harborside regarding operational challenges and the positive impact of expanded business hours.

Requested fairness in permit distribution and noted that strict setbacks force residents to seek cannabis outside city limits or from unregulated sources.

Spoke on behalf of Harborside, thanking the council for thoughtful deliberation and asking for clarity on where operators can locate.

Highlighted Harborside's economic contributions and urged the city to expand zoning to avoid missing out on economic opportunities.

A speaker representing Harborside discussed increased sales and tax revenues while urging the city to expand zoning and provide certainty for real estate operations.

Advocated for fair and equal treatment for Harborside to secure a second satellite location, similar to NUG, and supported setback waivers.

Speaking for the Chamber of Commerce, supported modernizing setbacks, adding permits, and expanding zoning, but asked to exclude downtown.

Expressed opposition to expanding cannabis permits, citing federal illegality, public safety concerns, and youth normalization.