Simsbury Voters Say No to Retail Cannabis – NBC Connecticut
- In a recent ballot, voters in Simsbury rejected the idea of allowing retail cannabis locations in the town. The ballot question, which asked if the sale of recreational marijuana should be allowed, was rejected by a vote of 3,379 to 2,817.
- Some residents were pleased with the decision, not considering this kind of change as necessary or desirable for the town. Other residents voiced concerns about potential increases in traffic that retail cannabis locations could bring.
- A number of residents, however, were disappointed or neutral about the decision. Some believe that the town could have benefited from the tax revenue boost that the sale of recreational marijuana could bring, while others felt they lacked sufficient information to make an informed decision.
Simsbury Voters Deny Retail Cannabis Locations in Town
Voters in Simsbury have cast their ballots against a proposition to permit retail cannabis outlets in their town. The ballot question, “Shall the sale of recreational marijuana be allowed in the Town of Simsbury?” was turned down by a 3,379 to 2,817 vote.
Local resident Janet Sopelak expressed her satisfaction with the outcome, viewing it as preserving the character of their town. “This is a wonderful town, we like to keep it exactly as is with some modernized changes but this is not the change we wanted,” she stated.
Likewise, Brian Carney shared that although he had no strong opinion, he was content with the decision. He cited existing local accessibility and concern over increased traffic as reasons for his indifference.
However, some residents such as Mary Gridley remained neutral. Gridley abstained from voting on the issue, stating, “I was very neutral on it so I didn’t check either box because I don’t know much about it.”
Another neutral resident, David Mellen, highlighted the town’s lost potential for increased tax revenue, but understood the concerns held by others. “I do think money is going to other towns that we could use,” Mellen remarked.
Lastly, there were those who were disappointed by the outcome. Evan Cole viewed the decision as a lost economic opportunity for Simsbury, stating, “I voted for it, I thought it could bring a lot of money to the town.”
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