Cannabis in Washington local government
What Washington city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about cannabis — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
21 Washington meetings since 2024 covered cannabis. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Washington with the most cannabis activity
- Black Diamond, WA (10)
- Okanogan County, WA (4)
- Ocean Shores, WA (3)
- Spokane Valley, WA (2)
- Pasco, WA (1)
- Wahkiakum County, WA (1)
Latest matching meetings
Pasco City Council to swear in Police Chief Brent Cook
The City Council will administer the oath of office to Police Chief Brent Cook. Council members will also discuss cannabis revenue and licensing, anti-camping ordinance enforcement, and traffic safety funding.
Board to consider landfill gas flare project bid and interlocal agreement
The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss building department staffing, the Victim Witness Domestic Violence Grant Program, and the WA State Liquor & Cannabis Board. The board is scheduled to approve a consent agenda containing a bid award and a resolution.
Amended fire sprinkler system requirements for all new construction
The Ocean Shores Planning Commission will consider several amended ordinances, including fire sprinkler system requirements for new construction and marijuana business regulations. It will also review parking requirements for commercial buildings and discuss changing the commission meeting schedule to once per month…
Council to consider ordinances on battery storage and marijuana retail sales
The City Council will hold public hearings regarding emergency interim ordinances for battery energy storage systems and the reclassification of marijuana retail sales. The meeting also includes administrative updates on the North Spokane Corridor and homeless management information systems.
Okanogan County Commissioners to adopt Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan
The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss cannabis economic impacts and review several contracts and resolutions. The body is scheduled to approve a comprehensive emergency management plan and various infrastructure and marketing agreements.
Ocean Shores Planning Commission to review parking and marijuana regulations
The Ocean Shores Planning Commission will meet to review parking requirements for commercial buildings and marijuana business regulations. The body will also elect officers and discuss the Comprehensive Plan update schedule.
Planning Commission to review parking rules and marijuana business regulations
The Ocean Shores Planning Commission will consider updates to commercial building parking requirements and to the city's marijuana business regulations. The commission will also elect a Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary, and discuss public restroom signage and code change procedures. Recommendations to forward code…
Council considers energy storage bans and road project bids
The City Council will consider several action items including emergency interim ordinances. The meeting also includes administrative reports regarding strategic plans and grant applications.
Board will discuss Molina contracts with Chief Jody Barcus
The Okanogan County Board will review the agenda, consent items, and meeting minutes, then hold a public comment period. Updates will be given on libraries, building projects, noxious weed, and planning. A key discussion will focus on Molina contracts presented by Chief Jody Barcus. The board will also approve the…
Okanogan County Regional Planning Commission to discuss by-laws and planning updates
The Regional Planning Commission will meet to review by-laws and receive planning updates. Discussion items include marijuana, CAO, and permit workshops.
Planning Commission to consider banning cannabis businesses
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed prohibition of cannabis-related businesses within the city. The commission may take action on the proposal. They will also discuss utility undergrounding requirements in the Gateway Corridor District and approve the minutes from the September 9, 2025…
Board proposes sale of Cathlamet Clinic property to Cowlitz Family Health Center
The Board of County Commissioners will discuss the proposed sale of the Cathlamet Clinic property and hold a public hearing on renaming Upper Landing Eden Road. The body is also reviewing license renewals, commission appointments, and several service agreement amendments.
Council considers 0.1% sales tax for criminal justice and public safety
The City Council will discuss a new ordinance to adopt a 0.1% sales and use tax for public safety. The body is also considering the renewal of moratoriums on cannabis-related businesses and battery energy storage systems.
Council to discuss cannabis ordinance and fire annexation
The Black Diamond City Council will hold a hybrid meeting on August 7, 2025. The consent agenda includes routine items such as claim checks totaling $459,375.85, minutes, and several resolutions for therapeutic court grants and contract amendments. Unfinished business includes a discussion on fire annexation. New…
Council to consider 6-month moratorium on cannabis businesses
The City Council will hold a public hearing on a six-month moratorium on accepting or processing applications for cannabis businesses, including processing, production, research, and retail. The consent agenda includes approval of claim checks totaling $498,134.96 and payroll of $615,863.16, along with resolutions…
Council to consider emergency moratorium on cannabis business licenses
The City Council will consider an ordinance imposing an emergency moratorium on business licenses, development permits, and land use approvals for cannabis-related businesses. They will also discuss fire services and vote on a resolution authorizing a contract amendment with FCS Group for financial forecasting and…
Council to adopt 2025 budget, set fees, and final plats
The council will hold a final public hearing on the 2025 preliminary budget, then vote on an ordinance to adopt the 2025 budget and an ordinance amending the 2024 budget. Other actions include a cannabis ordinance, adoption of the 2025 fee schedule and school impact fees, a sewer plan addendum, a comprehensive…
Council to vote on 2025 budget, cannabis rules, and fee schedule
This meeting includes a final public hearing on the 2025 preliminary budget, followed by adoption of the 2025 budget and amendments to the 2024 budget. The council will also consider an ordinance on cannabis regulations, adopt a 2025 fee schedule and school impact fees, and approve final plats for subdivisions…
Council to hold public hearings on cannabis, budget, and property tax increases for 2025
At the November 7, 2024 meeting, the Black Diamond City Council will hold public hearings on proposed cannabis regulations, a comprehensive plan amendment adding school capital facility plans, and the 2025 preliminary budget. The council will also consider ordinances adopting the percentage increase and total dollars…
Planning Commission to consider marijuana regulations
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to deliberate and possibly take action on marijuana regulations. The body will also address a draft sign code under unfinished business.
Planning Commission to discuss draft marijuana regulations
The Black Diamond Planning Commission will hold a hybrid meeting to discuss draft marijuana regulations. The agenda includes a public comment period and unfinished business.