Covington says 'no' to marijuana decriminalization

City council decides against implementing ordinance to decriminalize minor marijuana possession

The Covington City Council voted against adopting an ordinance decriminalizing possession of one ounce or less of marijuana at their March 2 meeting. With the council voting 2-4, the motion to adopt the change failed to pass, and no new action has been put into place.

Covington says 'no' to marijuana decriminalization

An effort by one Covington City Council member to decriminalize possession of a small amount of marijuana was rejected by a majority of the council Monday.