A total of three more in-person and virtual public listening sessions are scheduled as the City of Grand Junction develops licensing and permitting processes for marijuana businesses.

In-person sessions are scheduled for 5:30 to 7 p.m. May 27 at the Lincoln Park Barn and 5:30 to 7 pm. June 1 at Eagle Rim Park. A virtual lunch session is set for noon to 1:30 p.m. June 1.

In addition, the Grand Junction City Council has scheduled a workshop for 5:30 p.m. June 7 at City Hall.

The sessions follow the passage in the April municipal election of a ballot measure lifting a moratorium on marijuana businesses within city limits as well as a related tax question.

Taxes on retail marijuana sales will be earmarked to implement and enforce marijuana regulations as well as fund the highest priorities in a parks, recreation and open space master plan. The plan lays out $157 million in projects and priorities for the next eight to 10 years.

City staff plan to work with appointed and elected officials to develop the next steps in licensing and permitting marijuana-related businesses. Regulations on retail licensing are expected in the fall.

For additional information, log on to  www.gjcity.org/MarijuanaRegulation.