Summary
The council advanced rules letting cannabis event organizers host permitted events, capped at 12 per organizer per year. It passed 6-2 after residents raised safety, staffing, and transparency concerns.
At a glance
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Last discussed Apr 7, 2026.
Impact analysis
Licensed cannabis businesses and event organizers gain a new revenue and event pathway.
Opponents cite public safety, policing capacity, and secondhand smoke concerns.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Apr 7, 2026
A new ordinance sets rules for cannabis special events in Long Beach. It passed 5-1, with Councilmember Duggan opposed and Councilmember Kerr flagging concerns about the private-property provisions.
City Council - Mar 24, 2026
The council advanced rules letting cannabis event organizers host permitted events, capped at 12 per organizer per year. It passed 6-2 after residents raised safety, staffing, and transparency concerns.
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