The results are in, and all of the Northern Kentucky cities that put medical cannabis operations on the ballot have passed them.
While some cities across Northern Kentucky have allowed or banned medical cannabis operations already, there were 10 cities that left the decision up to voters.
Here are the cities that placed medical cannabis on the ballot and how residents voted:
- Alexandria: yes
- Bellevue: yes
- Crestview Hills: yes
- Elsmere: yes
- Florence: yes
- Independence: yes
- Ludlow: yes
- Southgate: yes
- Union: yes
- Wilder: yes
“I believe city council made a wise decision in deciding to put this issue on the ballot,” Independence Mayor Chris Reinersman said. “While I believe we are elected to make decisions, this is not something the voters anticipated when they elected their city council. Now that they have affirmed their choice, we will continue to move forward with the zoning and other preparations to make sure we’re ready to go Jan. 1.”…