The Binghamton City Council invited the public to a town hall on Monday night to discuss legislation proposed last fall to crack down on illegal cannabis sales.
Binghamton Mayor Jared Kraham introduced the cannabis legislation in October 2024. Members of the public took the opportunity to share different viewpoints on the matter with the council.
The meeting fostered discussions about equity and potential Fourth Amendment rights infringements based on how the legislation is currently written.
"If we could do a better job at making sure all the actors in the playing field could follow those rules, I think we could grow the cannabis economy quicker," said the Executive Director of the cannabis association, Damian Cornwell. "I think we could invest more in the local municipalities faster."
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