Cannabis Referendum Could Serve As Message to Montpelier Leaders

Legalize marijuana and hemp? Don't hold your breath.

But with eight votes Monday night, the 14-member Burlington City Council might place a non-binding question on the legalization issue before city voters in November.

Councilor Max Tracy, P-Ward 2, plans to introduce the referendum at the Monday council meeting with Democratic co-sponsors Ed Adrian, Ward 1, and Norm Blais, Ward 6.

The proposed ballot item reads: "Shall the people of Burlington support the legalization, regulation, and taxation of all cannabis and hemp products?"

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