October 19, 2026 Wooster City Council Meeting

The October 19, 2026 regular meeting of Wooster City Council included a 4–3 vote adopting Ordinance 2026-18, prohibiting adult-use cannabis cultivators, processors, and dispensaries within the city. Public comments and council discussion addressed public health, business revenue, and community preferences. The mayor also reported that Goshay Street had reopened and that leaf pickup was scheduled to begin October 26; no contracts or vendor selections were discussed.

Council introduced Ordinance 2026-20 concerning the collection and use of service payments for a proposed tax increment financing (TIF) arrangement connected to the Guyer’s Chapel area and a planned infrastructure project that could provide additional freight access. The proposal was discussed but not voted on; it requires further readings and must pass this year to take effect. One council member recused themself. No procurement awards, bids, or vendor decisions were identified.