Public Responds To Wood River Dispensary Delay
WOOD RIVER - A few members of the public responded to the Wood River City Council’s split vote to delay the development and opening of a dispensary in the city’s downtown and place the issue on the ballot next spring, after the council held a special meeting on the subject on May 17. Wood River resident Bill Rogers spoke during the Public Comment portion of the meeting and said he would not support a dispensary opening in Wood River. “As for the referendum that’s listed on the dispensary, my position has not changed - we do not need one, period,” Rogers said. Pastor Dave Landry said the three council members who voted to delay the dispensary - Bill Dettmers, David Ayres, and Jeremy Plank - went against the wishes of the public and are “scaring off investors.” “ are voicing their concerns at the last special meeting on Wednesday . There was a sincere plea from citizens to keep the cannabis dispensary open … but you didn’t
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