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Grand Junction Passes Amendment 64 Resolution

by KREX News Room
by Danielle Kreutter

Story Created: Feb 6, 2013 at 10:32 PM MDT

Story Updated: Feb 6, 2013 at 11:18 PM MDT

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. - The city of Grand Junction has made their stance clear on how they'll be handling Amendment 64.

Wednesday night, a resolution was passed that would stop any marijuana facilities from being set up within the city.

"We already stated how our opinion is, our resolution is, if you will, and the state hasn't given us any different direction so we're really just hanging tight until we hear from the state," said Mayor Bill Pitts.

The resolution also asks the City Manager and City Attorney to monitor any legislature or administrative actions that would cause the council to change their decision.

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liberty said on Thursday, Feb 7 at 4:42 PM

why is the mayor taking away a law that we voted in as the people...i had not problem with bill before but now all i want is his mayor position so i can enforce the laws the people want not the laws that are going to help me get into office again

jackson said on Thursday, Feb 7 at 4:25 PM

well bill pitts i can honestly say i would like a new mayor to take office your call on this issue is ridiculous and ignorant...

Will said on Thursday, Feb 7 at 4:18 PM

lets make sure this guy doesnt take office agian...

we the people said on Thursday, Feb 7 at 4:16 PM

The mayors and idiot let it be! We need to take action and not let one idiot with the idea of protecting his positing stop us!

Katie said on Thursday, Feb 7 at 10:59 AM

Take a deep breath, everyone, and take it slow and easy. Let the state get their act together first and set up regulations for cities to follow. Let's do it right the first time and not rush into this.

GJ CITY CRIMINAL CARTEL said on Thursday, Feb 7 at 9:31 AM

#1 Supporter of Overseas - Cross Border DRUG TRADE PARTERS- Its A LAWLESS Good Old BOYs GANGTSTERS Criminal LEADERSHIP !

Lee said on Thursday, Feb 7 at 7:31 AM

It's sad that the "Reefer Madness" mentality still exists today. Oh well at least the children are taught that alcohol and tobacco are a much safer alternative than a harmless plant. Way to go America!!

Blarg said on Thursday, Feb 7 at 6:47 AM

The people of Colorado have spoken. They want marijuana legal. Yet the City of Grand Junction wants to take that right away. Figures. When are we going to catch up with the rest of Colorado?!

Disgusted said on Thursday, Feb 7 at 12:08 AM

Its a business, like any other business and it is first and foremost in this cities charter to run off as much business as possible via taxation, regulation, and zoning.

RC said on Wednesday, Feb 6 at 11:29 PM

Of course liquor stores and tobacco stores are just fine.

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