Turkal advises marijuana changes be studied closely

By RALPH ANSAMI

ransami@yourdailyglobe.com

BESSEMER — All municipalities in Gogebic County should prepare for Michigan’s marijuana law changes, the county board of commissioners was told Wednesday.

John Turkal, city of Bessemer Planning Commission chairman, addressed the county board on the changes that will take effect next December.

“This is not just for Bessemer, this is for every town and city in the county,” he said.

Several businesses have submitted letters to Bessemer officials expressing interest in locating commercial marijuana-growing facilities in the city. They are requesting the c...