Council to vote on med pot dispensaries

After months of public comment and discussion, the Havre City Council will hold its final vote Monday on whether to ban medical marijuana storefront dispensaries in the city.

A second and final reading of the proposed ordinance is scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday at City Hall.

The ordinance would regulate land use in general terms, prohibiting land within the city from being permitted or conditionally permitted for any use that violates federal, state or local law.

Mayor Tim Solomon broke a 3-3 tie on the proposal’s first reading at the council’s Dec. 5. meeting. Council President Andre...