Decriminalization is different than legalization, which would remove all penalties. What fines might be in place under the proposal have yet to be worked out.
The increase for council members would only take effect after the next election for their seat. State law prohibits elected officials from receiving a pay raise until they have either been elected or re-elected to office following the raise.
Johnson says 'If you believe this ordinance is covered by other laws on the books and doesn't apply to you, there is someone you know that it does apply to.''
Mayor Orr said that if the city council wants to mandate a police presence at Frontier Days, they need to figure out how to pay for it, adding that may entail laying off city employees.
The City Council on Monday approved a resolution to establish a process for expedited review and approval of contracts for events scheduled at city venues.