Council members were expected to tackle several big issues during Tuesday’s Metro Council meeting.
Council members will vote for a third time on an ordinance that aims to decriminalize small amounts of pot. If passed, the measure wouldn't make pot legal, but it would give Metro Police the option of reducing the penalty for people who are found with a half-ounce of marijuana or less to a $50 fine, or ten hours of community service.
Currently, those caught with less than a half ounce of marijuana face up to a year in jail and a $2500 fine.
Davidson County Sheriff Daron Hall has come out in support of the measure. He said it could eliminate probation violations for small amounts of marijuana. He also said it would mean sending far fewer people to jail for a failed drug screen, which would save taxpayers money.
Also, Council members are set to vote for a third and final time on the “One Touch Make Ready” plan which is backed by Google Fiber. It would give Google the green light to move quicker to install internet lines on utility poles. Other companies, including AT&T and Comcast have objected to the bill. Opponents said the bill will lead to a lawsuit if it is approved.
The meeting was set to begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Historic Metro Courthouse.
