Marijuana fees could fund Sitka student travel

During their regular meeting Tuesday night, the Sitka Assembly approved – on first reading – a dedicated fund for student activity travel using marijuana fees.  See ordinance here: Ord 2016-39
The ordinance, co-sponsored by Assemblyman Steven Eisenbeisz and Deputy Mayor Matthew Hunter, proposes depositing all money generated from marijuana licensing fees into a specific fund for student travel. Depending on how Sitka’s marijuana industry evolves, Eisenbeisz believes t