SLAUGHTER BEACH, Del. – The Slaughter Beach Town Council met Monday to discuss a possible ordinance regulating marijuana, potentially taking the next step in managing cannabis within the community. Although no decisions were made, the council’s discussions are ongoing. Officials discussed the possibility of creating an ordinance similar to the one recently adopted in Milford. In January, Milford’s City Council approved a zoning ordinance banning the sale of recreational marijuana, while continuing to allow medical marijuana dispensaries. Long-time resident George Beideman, 82, voiced strong opposition to the idea, expressing concern over the impact on children during the summer months. He argued that marijuana sales would not be suitable for the community. Despite opposition, some residents, like Cindy Bailey, feel the town could benefit from legal marijuana sales. Bailey believes the town is already surrounded by marijuana activity, and legalizing it could provide a financial opportunity. She argued that if marijuana is going to be sold, it should be regulated to make revenue for the town. Delaware legalized marijuana nearly two years ago, but many communities have taken a cautious approach to recreational sales, with Georgetown being one of the few towns in Sussex County to approve it. Slaughter Beach is set to continue discussions on drafting an ordinance at a future meeting.
