In light of new state medical marijuana laws that went into effect last last year, officials from Big Rapids and Big Rapids Township are getting together over the issue. The Township Board and the City Commission are holding a combined session on Wednesday to discuss the new law. Township Supervisor Bill Stanek organized the meeting. He says he wants to hear first hand the pros and cons of medical pot.

“I've got two people that are pro commercial use marijuana, and then I've got law enforcement on the other side that's against it.”

Stanek says it's wrong to say “no” to medical marijuana facilities in the Township right off the bat and the Board owes it to the people to be fully informed before making a decision.

“For us, it's just a matter of getting information. I hate to make a decision without knowing the facts.”

The meeting will start at 6:30 pm at the Mecosta County Services Building, 14485 Northland Dr. in Big Rapids.