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Hamilton City Council Meeting 7-15-26
Published: Jul 15, 2026
Resolution Adopted to Pursue H2Ohio Grant for River Restoration
Council Member Nab moved to adopt a resolution ratifying and authorizing the application for the H2Ohio grant for the Hamilton Dam removal and Great Miami River restoration project. The grant, totaling approximately $2.45 million, is crucial for advancing the project towards detailed design and implementation. The resolution passed unanimously (7-0). [cite: 3299-3303]
Hamilton Adopts Regulations for Marijuana Retail Dispensaries
Council held a second reading and adopted an ordinance establishing regulations for marijuana retail dispensaries (medical and adult use) and amending zoning ordinances related to land use, conditional uses, and tobacco/vaping sales. Key changes include clarifying the definition of 'adjacent to residential' to exclude areas across railroad tracks, rivers, streams, or arterial roads, and establishing a procedural process for managing conditional use applications under the 1-mile rule. Planning Director Lauren Nelson presented the updates, noting that the language does not change zoning regulations but clarifies administrative processes. The ordinance passed 4-3. [cite: 2139-2238]
Hamilton Council Member Questions Dispensary Profitability, Advocates for Cultivation
Council Member Pullman expressed hesitancy regarding the financial benefits of dispensaries, questioning their long-term profitability after considering public safety expenses. He advocated for Hamilton to maintain its unique identity rather than merely emulate other cities. Pullman supported the idea of cultivation as a more secure revenue source and stated that while he didn't vote for legalization, he would work to ensure its success if passed. [cite: 2732-2831]
Hamilton's Water Rates Among Lowest; Infrastructure Department Praised
Vice Mayor Smallwood praised the Department of Infrastructure for maintaining low water rates, citing a recent Journal News article highlighting Hamilton's competitive water pricing. He acknowledged the $6.7 million in revenue generated, attributing the efficiency to the department's efforts. [cite: 3517-3534]
Hamilton Honors Jackson Kleinbell for Military Service
Council recognized Jackson Kleinbell for his military service and safe return. Kleinbell, a graduate of Hamilton High School, joined the Army National Guard to fund his college education and honor his mother's sacrifices. He served as an air defense battle management systems operator, deploying to the Middle East. He plans to pursue a business degree at Miami University. [cite: 71-364]
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