Summary
Decatur's mayor is keeping the ban on recreational cannabis sales, so locals will still need to travel outside city limits to make legal purchases. This keeps local tax dollars from rolling into the city's pockets and maintains the status quo.
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Impact analysis
The city is missing out on potential tax revenue that could be funding local projects.
Neighboring towns with dispensaries get all your business and tax money instead.
Local consumers have to waste gas and time driving out of town, and the city misses out on free cash.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Decatur Mayor Says Her Mind Is Made Up On Banning Cannabis Sales, At Least For Now
Decatur Mayor Says Her Mind Is Made Up On Banning Cannabis Sales, At Least For Now Illinois Public Media
Decatur Becomes Latest Illinois City To Reject Cannabis Sales
Decatur Becomes Latest Illinois City To Reject Cannabis Sales WGLT
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