HOWELL, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) — While other Michigan cities have already had dispensaries for years, Howell is one of the few cities that still lacks one within its city limits.
That could change if voters approve a proposal in November; however, responses to the proposal have been mixed.
“I think it’s just fine there’s a lot of people who can have a lot of benefits from it. I don’t think it’s as addictive as they once said, and it’s just a lot better for people who have a great need,” said resident Gary Cambbell.
“I think we can get marijuana many places and that we don’t need to have a dispensary here in Howell,” said resident Kathy Langhorst.
Over the last year, a local group called the Open Stores in Howell Committee has pushed to get the proposal on the ballot. The group won a court case back in September.
The proposal asks voters to decide whether to change the city’s charter and establish an application and licensing process for two “adult-use” retail cannabis stores. In recent days, the Livingston County Sheriff posted on Facebook urging residents to vote against the proposal.