Recreational Marijuana Sales Banned In Arlington Heights: Report

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL — One week after a majority of Arlington Heights village board members said they'd vote to ban recreational marijuana sales in the village, trustees voted 5-3 Monday in favor of that move. However, a majority of board members indicated in August they might be in favor of allowing marijuana dispensaries in the village, according to the Daily Herald, adding that one board member at the initial August meeting was absent Monday, but there were still enough votes. Tax revenue projections of up to $500,000 led to the quick change of heart for some of the trustees.

The Daily Herald said Mayor Tom Hayes argued that banning recreational pot sales would preserve Arlington Height's image as a family-oriented community. Some trustees who voted in favor of sales asked that a one-year pilot program be allowed, including Mary Beth Canty, who noted the results of the 2018 advisory ballot question when 57 percent of village residents were in favor of legalizing recreational marijuana in the state.

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Starting on Jan. 1, marijuana will be legal to use for those above the age of 21 years old in Illinois.