Based on 41 marijuana businesses operating in the city of Battle Creek, the city has received $508,000 as a tax revenue stream in fiscal year 2021-2022. City officials said the money came from the state to communities, like Battle Creek, that allow for licensing.
As the industry continues to grow, the city hired a new “cannabis coordinator” to fill that need.
“It’s good for the community as a whole because there’s a point person now,” said Cannabis Coordinator Jacquie McLean. “There’s been a learning curb and I’ve been getting out more, visiting, touring and introducing myself.”
McLean has served as the city’s cannabis coordinator since July. She’s a resource for people in the cannabis industry to help when licensing paperwork comes in.
She acts as a liaison between the city, state and cannabis business applicants.
“They have someone, a go to in our community to answer questions, to work them through the process on what it takes to actually get licensed here in the city of Battle Creek,” said Marcie Gillette, community services director for the city of Battle Creek.
City officials said they identified a big need to have someone who specializes in licensing for the city.
“As our volume has increased because of our industry interest in the city of Battle Creek, we really decided that it was important to streamline our processes, but most importantly have a resource for individuals in the industry,” said Gillette.
McLean’s job is to ensure businesses follow protocol for state, and city regulations.
“I’m excited to be in this position and serving the city of Battle Creek and the community,” McLean said.
Existing cannabis businesses have to submit their renewal application by Nov. 1. The cost of renewals every year, which is the license to operate in the city, is $5,000.
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