Members of the Barrington Plan Commissioners said residents were not vocal during the Oct. 8, 2019 public hearing on the issue of cannabis dispensaries in the village.
But Village President Karen Darch said she has heard from residents, who favor not allowing the businesses in Barrington.
The Barrington Plan Commission recommended that the village not allow cannabis dispensaries in town when recreational use becomes legal Jan. 1, but commissioners point out that residents have not publicly weighed in much on the issue – one way or another.
Plan Commission Chair Anna Bush said that when Barrington trustees referred the recreational cannabis issue to the commission to conduct a public hearing and make a recommendation on whether to allow dispensaries and other businesses as a special use, the elected leaders made their view clear.
“We got a very clear direction from the Village Board. There was little question there,” Bush said.
Village President Karen Darch said she has received a few calls and emails from people letting her know they oppose the idea of a dispensary in Barrington.
“People seem prepared to be leaning toward opting out,” Darch said. “I’ve received a few calls. It seems people would rather not see (a dispensary) here.”
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