Mundelein is preparing to regulate medical marijuana should Gov. Pat Quinn endorse a bill legalizing its use. "We're just trying to stay ahead of it as much as possible," Police Chief Eric Guenther said. If Quinn signs the bill into law, the village's planning and zoning commission would conduct a public hearing. Suburbs across Lake County have adopted similar procedures. The Lake County Municipal League is scheduled to review the issue in Gurnee Thursday, July 18. "It seems to be a pretty standard response," Guenther said. "... Really the only opportunity to have any input is to control the zoning and where the facilities are located." [continues 240 words]
DOWAGIAC - Dowagiac officials are one step closer to amending the zoning ordinance to regulate the use of marijuana for medical purposes. During a Dowagiac City Council meeting Monday night, Mayor Don Lyons recognized the controversy surrounding the issue. "I cannot remember an issue that we've had as much debate as this one," he said. The City Council approved the first readings of the proposed amendments to the zoning ordinance. Dowagiac City Manager Kevin Anderson said he expects passage at the next City Council meeting on July 25. [continues 217 words]
