City Council cautious on marijuana rules

BY SCOTT TAYLOR STAYLOR@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Brighton City Councilors split along pretty familiar lines April 4 when as they discussed allowing marijuana sales in the city — those who don’t want to allow sales in the city limits at all and those who think marijuana sales are inevitable and they should act soon so they can regulate it.

“I don’t know that we have a single opinion about what is the opinion of the city,” Councilor Peter Padilla said. “I think have two di erent things going on.”

City Councilors approved a resolution directing sta to outline some rules for retail marijuana sales in Brighton city limits. Councilors would have to approve the eventual ordinance before the measure moves along.

“I think we can take control of it and decide where we want and how much we want,” Councilor Anne Taddeo said. “I think that’s a better option. But I do understand the concerns.” ey also discussed four other potential marijuana businesses — allowing companies to grow marijuana in Brighton, manufacture