Chicago City Council Fails To Override Mayor Johnson’s Veto Of Ban On Hemp Product Sales
There was debate on both sides
The Chicago City Council has failed to override Mayor Brandon Johnson’s veto of a ban on the sale of most intoxicating hemp products.
The full council met to discuss multiple topics Wednesday.
There was a moment of silence for the late Rev. Jesse Jackson at the meeting. The civil rights icon’s influence loomed large over Chicago’s City Council and mayors for decades, including Johnson.
“To me he as a dear friend, mentor, and role model,” Johnson said. “As an organizer, at the time in which I was campaigning, I could always count on him for advice and encouragement.”
It was then back to business at City’s Council’s second full meeting of the year.
An attempt at resurrecting a ban on hemp products failed as the mayor’s veto of the measure did not have enough votes for an override. There was debate on both sides.
“This particular ordinance was passed to protect children who are being fed and misled,” 9th Ward Ald. Anthony Beale said.
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