The Mayor of Belleville says its her goal to keep marijuana stores on the outskirts of town--and far away from schools and downtown.
Mayor Patty Gregory says she opposes a plan to change the city's zoning to allow dispensaries within a hundred feet of schools. "When you are looking for places in communities, most people go and look at the school system and we have a wonderful school system. And if you come out the door and there, right across the street, is a marijuana facility???"
So far, Belleville has approved plans for two dispensaries--both on the outskirts of town. The mayor says she doesn't ever want a marijuana store setting up shop in Downtown Belleville, because it's a family area near schools and churches.
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