Pot Sales in Libertyville: Commission Says 'Keep It Out'

LIBERTYVILLE, IL — The village's planning commission on Monday is recommending marijuana not be sold in town once it becomes legal for recreational use in January, the Daily Herald reports. The village board will now have the final say on whether to allow the sale of pot in town during an upcoming meeting.

Echoing the sentiments of several residents who stopped out to a public hearing on the topic Monday, commissioners said allowing the sale of recreational marijuana could lead to traffic deaths, injuries or more crime, according to the Daily Herald. They also agreed it could hurt young people's health and goes against Libertyville's family-friendly image.

"Keep it out," Commissioner Walt Oakley said.

The public hearing Monday was packed and about two dozen residents spoke out on the topic, according to the article. The discussion and votes come as municipalities throughout the suburbs are deciding whether to allow businesses in their towns once marijuana becomes legal for recreational use on Jan. 1.

Also on Monday, village officials in nearby Mundelein agreed to move forward with allowing marijuana shops in town, according to the Daily Herald.

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