Gadsden is "rolling out the red carpet," in the words of city leaders, to try to bring medical cannabis dispensaries or production facilities to the city, with the appointment of a task team to assist with managing the influx of inquiries from applicants seeking licenses to operate such businesses in Gadsden.
"This is a rare opportunity to be 'first to market' for a brand, new sector of industry in the state of Alabama," Mayor Craig Ford said.
At last week's council meeting, council member Jason Wilson said a medical cannabis business has the potential to be a $3 million to $4 million business in the city, bringing an estimated 125 jobs.
The Gadsden City Council approved a measure, as required by state law, indicating it's open for medical cannabis businesses. Wilson said there's some urgency with the issue because of permit application deadlines. Glencoe, Tuscaloosa, and Montgomery have passed similar measures.
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