Lodi Township residents will soon decide on whether to allow limited cannabis cultivation and processing facilities within their community. On November 5th, voters will consider Proposal B, which, if approved, would permit up to five adult-use grow operations and two processing facilities within the township located north of Saline. Retail cannabis stores, however, would remain prohibited.
The proposal represents a potential shift for Lodi Township, which currently prohibits all cannabis establishments. It emerged after a group of residents collected and submitted the required number of petition signatures, which were officially certified by the township in August.
The petition's language was crafted by Ann Arbor attorney Ben Joffe, who collaborated with local farmer Chris Trinkle. Trinkle manages "Made By A Farmer," an agricultural business that grows a variety of vegetables and hemp. According to Joffe, the goal of the proposal is to support Lodi Township’s agricultural community by providing farmers an opportunity to diversify their crops.
“Farming is a difficult industry, especially for small, family-owned farms competing against larger commercial operations,” Joffe stated. “This proposal could provide local farmers a new crop option, allowing those who have farmed for generations to expand their offerings.”
Trinkle echoed Joffe’s sentiments, noting that it could encourage a younger generation to consider farming as a viable career path. “Land and equipment are expensive, and many farms are just scraping by,” Trinkle said. “This would offer farmers another avenue for sustaining their operations.”
Lodi Township officials, including Township Supervisor Janann Godek, have been gathering community input on the proposal. According to Godek, the township conducted a survey to gauge resident opinions on the matter, but responses are still being compiled.
If approved, the next steps are uncertain, as the township would need to review state regulations and establish a framework for implementation. Voters seeking more information are invited to attend an upcoming informational event at 8275 Scio Church Road. Sessions will be held from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 4th, and from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5th.
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