A “yes” vote means amendments approved in October, Ordinance 2424, will go into effect. A “no” vote would reject the amendments and the recreational ordinance approved in April would stand. Either way, recreational marijuana remains legal in Pontiac and permitting can begin.
In the recount’s first week, local clerks mobilize extra workers and find large spaces for the process requested by a conservative group, even though it won’t change the outcome.
A conservative group is footing the bulk of the bill for a ‘fishing expedition’ recount of Proposals 2 and 3. But local clerks say municipalities still will have to pay thousands in fees.