Indio votes to allow cannabis retail, hopes to boost economy & job growth
Indio has become the latest Coachella Valley city to allow cannabis retail.
“If you go to some of our neighboring cities in the valley, you will find some of our residents inside of the dispensaries,” said Indio Mayor Waymond Fermon.
Fermon said it’s been years in the making, since California legalized marijuana 6 years ago. “We have a lot of development going on, we understand the pros and cons of cannabis now. And we understand the market demands in our community. So I believe right now was the right time.”
In a 3 to 1 vote on Wednesday, the city decided to move forward with marijuana sales. Cannabis shops will be able to operate daily, from 6am to 10 pm.
Ferman said cannabis sales would not only boost the city’s economy, “it does bring jobs as well. So we want to be able to bring some, you know, some high paying jobs to our residents.”
Background checks will be required for shop owners,…
