Village Board Votes To Extend Moratorium Ordinance For Recreational Cannabis In Glen Ellyn

Press release from the Village of Glen Ellyn:

At the December 14, 2020 Village Board Meeting, the Board voted to extend the moratorium ordinance on accepting or approving applications for recreational cannabis dispensaries in Glen Ellyn until July 1, 2021. The moratorium ordinance will maintain the status quo by prohibiting recreational cannabis businesses in Glen Ellyn. The Village Board will continue to weigh this decision and will revisit the topic prior to July 2021.

In April 2020, The Glen Ellyn Village Board voted to have an advisory referendum question added to the November 3, 2020 General Election ballot. The question asked residents, “Shall the Village permit the sale of recreational cannabis within Village limits?”

The cannabis referendum question results are as follows:

16,501 Total Ballots Cast

Yes Votes – 8,457 (51.25%)

No Votes – 8,044 (48.75%)

The results of an advisory referendum is non-binding, and governing bodies are not required to act in accordance with the majority opinion.

For more information on this topic, including background information and frequently asked questions, please visit the Village of Glen Ellyn's website.

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