MANSFIELD — Mansfield City Council approved a weed ordinance Tuesday night.
But it had nothing to do with a moratorium on potential recreational cannabis dispensaries in the city.
On a night council amended city laws regarding the allowable length of noxious weeds growing in Mansfield, it opted to delay until June a vote on legislation that would place a six-month hold on any businesses that may wish to open a marijuana dispensary in the community.
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Moments after the bill was introduced in caucus, 2nd Ward Councilwoman Cheryl Meier questioned the timing.
“My biggest concern is that we’re voting on this tonight. We’ve got one read and we’re voting on it,” Meier said. “It doesn’t give us an opportunity to hear from any citizens.
“(Could) somebody give us an answer on why we’re having to do it this evening?” Meier asked.
2nd Ward Councilwoman Cheryl Meier listens Tuesday evening. Credit: Carl Hunnell
Mayor Jodie Perry, even as local lawmakers began to question the proposal, said it was not her original intention to have council vote on the moratorium Tuesday night.
An apparent miscommunication with the law