The Jersey City Council voted down the application of a cannabis consumption lounge for the Other Side dispensary last night since the business is currently closed and owes the city back taxes.
The Other Side Dispensary CEO, Dr. Alyza Brevard-Rodriguez, was among those scheduled to speak during the public comment portion of the meeting, but did not end up attending.
“There has been recent case law that has emerged in the NJ courts that impresses upon the governing body the importance of sharing your reasons on the record for casting the vote that you will choose to cast,” Corporation Counsel Sarah Levine said when the resolution came up.
“Would you prefer if I was to take a vote on everything except for 10.17 (The Other Side Dispensary Lounge) and then go back to it?” City Clerk Sean Gallagher asked…