Meeting for marijuana applicant set in Garfield

The town of Garfield representatives are in the process of deciding whether to allow marijuana to be grown and processed within city limits under Washington’s new law.

The issue came up when a town resident applied to become a grower and processor.

The town’s council will decide whether to pass an ordinance to permit or ban marijuana production in the town.

“We’re debating it right now,” said Mayor Ray McCown.

The matter is presently in the hands of the city’s planning and zoning committee and a public meeting will be March 17 at 7 p.m. at the community building.

The purpose is to hear what th...