Cannabis in Michigan local government
What Michigan city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about cannabis — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
99 Michigan meetings since 2024 covered cannabis. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Michigan with the most cannabis activity
- Kalamazoo County, MI (15)
- Roseville, MI (9)
- Garden City, MI (7)
- Gaylord, MI (6)
- Coldwater, MI (6)
- Redford, MI (5)
- Lapeer, MI (4)
- Allegan, MI (4)
- Westland, MI (4)
- Detroit, MI (4)
- Berrien County, MI (4)
- Battle Creek, MI (3)
Latest matching meetings
Planning Commission to decide on adult-use marijuana retailer at 625 North Ave.
The Battle Creek Planning Commission will consider a recommendation on a special use permit for an adult-use marihuana retailer at 625 North Ave. The item was postponed from the July 22 meeting. The commission will review the application against zoning standards and may vote on a recommendation to the City Commission.
Council to consider two marijuana license renewals and two special use permits
The Gaylord City Council is meeting to handle routine business and reports from city staff, followed by public comment. The main actionable items are the approval of two marijuana license renewals for Great Lakes Exotics and two special use permit applications. No other substantive decisions are listed on the agenda.
EDC to review 2027 budget, cannabis permit renewal, Vine Street deed
The Kalamazoo Economic Development Corporation Board is meeting to approve minutes, discuss the 2027 draft budget, and consider a recommendation for a 1-year renewal of the Adult Use Retailer permit for Nirvana Kalamazoo, LLC, contingent on fixing zoning deficiencies. The board will also address a deed issue for 1701…
Lapeer commission to vote on marijuana license transfer, rezoning, budget
The Lapeer City Commission will consider approving the transfer of two marijuana provisioning center licenses, a rezoning of 1025 Baldwin Road, a budget amendment, and sidewalk improvement contracts. The agenda also includes routine items like consent agenda, bill listing, and appointments.
Kalamazoo Commission to vote on $20.4M water bonds, $9.4M GO bonds, and data center moratorium
The Kalamazoo City Commission will consider several major financial and policy items, including issuing up to $20.44 million in water supply system revenue bonds and $9.4 million in general obligation limited tax bonds for capital projects. They will also vote on a resolution to establish a moratorium on data centers…
Planning Commission to hold public hearings on marijuana processor and massage parlor permits
The Redford Township Planning Commission will hold two public hearings on special use permits: one for a marijuana processor license at 12217 Woodbine and another for massage services at 27280 Joy Road. The commission will also review and approve the minutes from the June 4, 2026 meeting. Public comment is invited.
Planning Commission to consider cannabis retail permit for 625 North Ave.
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to determine if Top Brands LLC may operate an adult-use marihuana retail facility. The request involves a 2,100 square foot vacant commercial building in the T-3 Neighborhood Commercial District.
City Council to approve road closures, parcel splits, and license renewals
The Gaylord City Council will review and approve a series of administrative items including the renewal of two marijuana licenses, the closure of South Court Street, and the resignation of the City Clerk. The meeting will also address the approval of expenditures and a motion to review the committee structure.
Council to approve $61,952 road drain construction contract with Zito Construction
The Burton City Council will vote on several financial authorizations, including a $61,952 contract with Zito Construction for the Eugene Street Drain Crossing. It will also consider a $25,425 MDOT road‑rehabilitation contract (city share $5,085) and a $3,539 attorney billing payment. Additional items include budget…
Board approves CDBG-CV fund reprogramming and two marijuana retail permits
The Redford Township Board of Trustees is approving the reprogramming of $745,000 in COVID-related Community Development Block Grant funds to the dial-a-ride program, after a public hearing with no comments. The board also approved special use permits for two marijuana retail establishments and tabled a zoning…
Board to approve union contracts, water/sewer rates, and $589K water line contract
The Redford Township Board of Trustees will vote on several items, including collective bargaining agreements with IAFF Local 1206 and COAM, the FY2027 Water and Sewer Fund budget, and new water/sewer/CSO rates. They will also consider awarding a $589,948 contract for water service line investigation to M.L. Charter…
Planning Commission to review cannabis site plan and master plan update
The New Baltimore Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and decide on a site plan revision and sign review for Cloud Cannabis Co. at 35269 Cricklewood. They will also discuss updating the city's master plan.
City Council considers new ordinances and over $300,000 in equipment and signage
The City Council will discuss amending ordinances regarding marijuana regulation, RV camping in the Central Business District, and Planning Commission size. The body is also reviewing several purchase orders for public works equipment and wayfinding signage.
Board to vote on two-year cannabis permit renewals and an Economic Initiative Fund loan
The Economic Development Corporation Board will consider several items, including permit renewal recommendations for two cannabis businesses. They will also review a loan request to the Economic Initiative Fund for Auld Ned's, LLC dba The Emerald Oak. Additional discussion includes correspondence with Attorney Wood.
City Council considers wastewater assessment contract and marijuana facility hours
The Burton City Council will vote on a wastewater assessment contract and an ordinance regarding marijuana facility hours. The body is also considering a change to the city's cost-sharing model under the State of Michigan Public Act of 2011.
City Council to discuss legal strategy regarding Bluewater Cannabis lawsuit
The City Council is holding a closed study session to discuss litigation strategy. The focus of the meeting is the legal matter of Bluewater Cannabis, et al v Westland.
Council to vote on cannabis lawsuit settlement, dog park café, and $723K in contracts
The council will decide on a settlement for a cannabis lawsuit, approve a special land use for a dog park café at 32838 Warren Road, and vote on multiple consent calendar items including $46,295 for police ballistic plates, and contracts with MSB for crossing guard, golf course, ice arena, and park ranger services…
Board to vote on reprogramming $322,935 in COVID funds from senior windows to Dial-A-Ride
The Redford Township Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing and consider approving a substantial amendment to the 2019 Annual Action Plan to reprogram $322,935.78 in CDBG-CV (Coronavirus) funds from the Redford Senior Center Window Replacement Project to Dial-A-Ride. The public comment period ran from May 6 to…
Redford board to vote on two marijuana retail permits and CDBG amendment
The Redford Township Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing and consider approving a substantial amendment to the FY2019-2020 Annual Action Plan to reprogram CDBG-CV funds. The board will also vote on special use permits for two marijuana retail establishments and consider a zoning ordinance amendment regarding…
Planning Commission to review marijuana facility hours of operation
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding Case No. 338. The body is reviewing an amendment to Chapter 157 of the Code of Ordinances to change the hours of operation for marijuana facilities.
City commissions set residential permit limits and review zoning requests
The Growth Management Commission will discuss setting maximum residential building permit allocations for 2027-2030. The Planning Commission will review three applications, including a cannabis facility and a childcare center, and approve prior meeting minutes.
EDC board to renew two adult-use cannabis licenses
The Economic Development Corporation Board will meet to approve renewals for two cannabis business licenses and discuss a conflict of interest form.
Council to award $149,513 ADA playscape contract
The City Council will consider awarding a $149,513 contract for an ADA-compliant playground and adopting a final water system improvement plan. Other actions include approving tree stump grinding ($12,000), curb painting ($12,740), and additional engineering services ($32,000). The council will also decide on creating…
Council amends hours for medical marijuana dispensaries
City Council held a public hearing on the Community Development Block Grant budget, approved the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget, and adopted an ordinance changing operating hours for medical marijuana provisioning centers and adult-use dispensaries. They also authorized publishing notice for collecting delinquent water…
Gaylord City Council to consider license transfers and new ordinances
The City Council will discuss the replacement of a Ward 2 member and the acceptance of Robert Wilson's resignation. The body is deciding on several ordinances and a budget timeline. A previously scheduled public forum has been postponed.
Council to vote on changing hours for marijuana dispensaries
City Council will consider an ordinance to amend hours of operation for medical marijuana provisioning centers and adult-use dispensaries. They will also approve the fiscal year 2026-2027 budget and hold a public hearing on the Community Development Block Grant budget. Consent items include approval of a master…
Committee to vote on 14 emergency contracts for demolitions and asphalt
The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee will consider 14 emergency contracts, including 13 demolitions and one $750,000 asphalt supply contract, under new business. The committee also reviews 17 status updates on previous memoranda covering topics from dangerous building tracking to cannabis zoning. Public…
Board to vote on using $249,192 from Bombardie bequest for Lawless Park project
The Cass County Board of Commissioners will consider several new business items, including a motion to allocate $249,192 from the Bombardie bequest to the Lawless Park project and a $60,000 grant for the MCOLES Narcotics Task Force. Other items include approval of a cannabis fee schedule for the Conservation District…
Council to vote on opioid settlements, assisted living plaza, and coffee shop
The Westland City Council will discuss and vote on several land use proposals, including an assisted living/retail plaza at 8543 Inkster Road, a drive-through coffee shop at Warren and Newburgh, and a truck/trailer parking lot at 37925 Florence. They will also consider a resolution to enter into opioid settlement…
Council to award bid for Gratiot Avenue Water Main Replacement project
The Roseville City Council will approve its consent agenda, which includes minutes, permits and a disbursement list. It will consider several bid awards, notably the Gratiot Avenue Water Main Replacement to Aielli Construction Company, Inc., and other contracts for pavement markings, demolition and equipment…
Board to accept $46,569 LARA grant for medical‑marijuana education
The Berrien County Board of Commissioners will vote on a resolution to accept a $46,569 grant from the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. The funding supports the Health Department's education, communication, and outreach campaign about the Michigan Medical Marijuana Act, targeting youth and…
Committee to hold public hearing on 2026 Executive Organization Plan
The Internal Operations Standing Committee will discuss and hold a public hearing regarding the 2026 Executive Organization Plan. The body is also reviewing several legal settlements, city contracts, and commission appointments.
Board considers adult use retailer permits for two businesses
The Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors will meet to discuss recommendations for two adult use retailer permits. Both approvals are proposed as 2-year permits contingent on the applicants correcting zoning deficiencies by March 31, 2026.
Committee reviews city department head re-appointments and legal settlements
The Internal Operations Standing Committee is interviewing candidates for the Human Rights Commission and reviewing several mayoral re-appointments for department heads. The body is also considering new contracts for legal services and a research report on the cannabis industry, along with multiple lawsuit settlements.
Board to authorize $35,000 contract with King Media for medical marijuana outreach
The Personnel and Human Services Committee recommends that the Berrien County Board of Commissioners approve a contract with King Media to provide education and outreach for the Michigan medical marijuana program. The contract would use $35,000 of the $46,569 grant awarded to the Berrien County Health Department. The…
EDC to discuss loan policy and cannabis social equity fund
The Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors will meet to discuss the Economic Initiative Fund (EIF) loan policy. The board will also discuss the formation of a committee regarding the uses of the Cannabis Social Equity Fund.
Commission to consider $1.38 M fire truck purchase
The Sturgis City Commission will vote on a request to buy a Rosenbauer pumper/tanker for $1,383,903.00. Other items include a $1,920 Downtown Development Authority budget amendment, a three‑year recycling contract with Borden Waste‑Away Services at $6 per unit per month, first‑reading amendments to the medical and…
EDC Board to consider loan for Winstons, LLC and 2026 budgets
The Economic Development Corporation Board will vote on loan recommendations and permit approvals. The board is also reviewing the 2026 budgets for the EDC and the Social Equity Fund.
Committee to discuss marijuana licensing bills and Barton Dam fencing
The Council Policy Agenda Committee will meet to discuss state legislation on marijuana licensing (SB 597 and SB 598), receive updates on state and federal legislative matters, and consider Barton Dam fencing compliance with FERC requirements. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public…
Snowmaking evaluation and marijuana fund grant on Hickory Hills agenda
The Hickory Hills Advisory Committee will discuss a snowmaking evaluation that proposes immediate investments, including a used VFD from Mt. Holiday for $9,680, a Snomax water treatment system for $20,590, and new snow guns for $46,700. The committee will also review a grant application from Grand Traverse Ski Club…