Borough of Hopatcong Public Question — Permit cannabis cultivation, manufacturing, wholesale and distribution (non-binding) (Sussex County)

What it does

Shall the Borough of Hopatcong permit State-licensed cannabis cultivation, manufacturing, wholesale and distribution facilities to operate within designated manufacturing zoning districts, subject to the local zoning regulations, security requirements, and municipal licensing requirements?

A YES vote means

In this non-binding vote, voters would support allowing state-licensed cannabis cultivation, manufacturing, wholesale and distribution businesses in Hopatcong's manufacturing zones, under local zoning, security and licensing rules.

A NO vote means

In this non-binding vote, voters would not support allowing these cannabis businesses in Hopatcong.

Needed to pass

A simple majority: more than half of the YES and NO votes on this measure must be YES. Leaving it blank doesn't count either way.

Left–right lean

Unclear: our AI read of the official summary isn't confident enough (we require 70%) to place this on the left–right spectrum, so we don't. Read the summary and decide for yourself.

The YES and NO lines are SpectrumVote's plain-language reading of the official text above; the official text is what you vote on.

Official text: source

Background

According to the interpretive statement on the Sussex County sample ballot, this is a non-binding referendum: the result will influence, but not bind, the Mayor and Borough Council.

The statement says a 'Yes' vote indicates support for allowing cannabis cultivation, manufacturing, wholesale and distribution facilities in designated manufacturing zones. A 'No' vote indicates support for continuing the Borough's prohibition on such facilities.

Put on the ballot by Borough of Hopatcong Mayor and Council (non-binding referendum).

From official source 1, official source 2.

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Quick answers

What does a YES vote on Borough of Hopatcong Public Question mean?

In this non-binding vote, voters would support allowing state-licensed cannabis cultivation, manufacturing, wholesale and distribution businesses in Hopatcong's manufacturing zones, under local zoning, security and licensing rules.

What does a NO vote on Borough of Hopatcong Public Question mean?

In this non-binding vote, voters would not support allowing these cannabis businesses in Hopatcong.

How many votes does Borough of Hopatcong Public Question need to pass?

A simple majority: more than half of the YES and NO votes on this measure must be YES. Leaving it blank doesn't count either way.

Should I vote yes or no on Borough of Hopatcong Public Question?

SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Read what a YES and a NO vote each do, and the official text, then decide based on what you want to happen.

When is the vote?

The general election was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Counts are unofficial until each state certifies its results over the following weeks; your state or county election office has the official results.