Weed Opt-In Poll: Majority Of Arlington Heights Readers On Board

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL — According to a recent Patch poll, a majority of participants would like to see their municipalities opt-in on recreational cannanbis sales or allow more shops if they're already allowed. Out of 1,686 poll-takers, 68 percent are on board for the opt-in option.

The poll included Patch readers from Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, Deerfield, Evanston, Glenview, Highland Park, Lake Forest-Lake Bluff, Niles-Morton Grove, Northbrook, Skokie, Wilmette-Kenilworth and Winnetka-Glencoe.

In other poll results, 76 percent felt the state made the right choice in legalizing cannabis in January. A majority 53 percent feel that things have gone about as they expected six months after legalization.

Here are some of the more common answers to other questions we asked:

Local government can tax recreational cannabis sales at up to 3 percent. If you support allowing a dispensary in your town, where do you think that money should go?

• Schools
• Infrastructure
• Property tax relief
• Police
• General Fund
• Mental health

What would you change about cannabis laws, rules and regulations in Illinois?

• Nothing
• Make it illegal
• Taxes
• Allow for home delivery
• Easier access to cannabis

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