Redondo City councilman’s survey suggests doubt for Redondo Beach retail cannabis
by Garth Meyer As the Redondo Beach city council has worked to decide the particulars for bringing two retail cannabis stores to town, councilman Scott Behrendt has revealed the results of a poll about where, how, or whether residents want them. With 349 responses since Nov. 13, the ongoing survey shows 48.6% percent oppose shops opening in Redondo Beach, 12% support delivery only, 27.1% would like both storefront locations and delivery, and 6.8% support stores but want none on Artesia Boulevard. The previous city council two years ago passed an ordinance to allow two stores. The current council has been moving forward to determine the rules and regulations for potential owners. All the while, they have heard increasing public comment against it. What prompted Behrendt to take the survey, he said, were remarks made to him by the public. “I was reminded at a recent council meeting that residents have never had to answer the question directly of whether they want retail cannabis (here),” said the District Five council- member. “That’s what prompted me to re-engage the topic. Big picture is, I’m keeping an open mind on whether, and to what extent, there should be cannabis shops in…
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