What he says: Will the City of Mead, Colorado, permit the operation and licensing of a limited number of medical marijuana and retail businesses within the City, consistent with Colorado law, as that it may be amended, subject to and upon the adoption of local regulations, which establish specific time, place and manner restrictions for such businesses and which regulations: will also prohibit the operation of marijuana businesses in the city’s historic downtown area and will establish distance restrictions between marijuana businesses as permitted by state law; help determine the operation of marijuana businesses within a specific zoning district or geographic area, which permitted area will generally be along the I-25 corridor (e.g., properties near the I-25 interchange and from Highway 66 or similar lighting (industrial/commercial areas); and establish licensing application, authorization and operating procedures, standards and fees?

What this means: Should Mead allow a limited number of medical and retail marijuana establishments to do business within city limits?

What the fans are saying: Allowing medical marijuana and retail businesses to operate in Mead will allow the city to collect additional taxes that currently go to other nearby cities and towns.

What the opponents say: Residents can already purchase marijuana products in nearby communities such as Longmont. The city doesn’t need its own marijuana stores.