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2 issues in general with high priority
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Adult-Use Cannabis Code Exemption Ordinance
Until now, if a cannabis business bought the property it leased, it had to redo the county's whole zoning and permit process. The adopted ordinance closes that loophole — spurred by Thrive buying its Jackpot shop — while keeping licenses from being freely sold.
3 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Nov 4, 2026
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County Manager Performance and Compensation
All five commissioners praised County Manager Amanda Osborne and unanimously approved a retroactive step increase plus another step in November.
2 mentionsLast discussed Sep 16, 2026