Redmond, here come pot shops and psilocybin therapy centers. That is, if you decide you want them.

The Redmond City Council voted this month to let voters do what they do best: vote. For the first time since marijuana and sale was made legal in Oregon almost a decade ago, Redmond will get to decide if they want some dispensaries in their town. If so, the November vote will direct Redmond City Council to act.

But that’s not all we get to decide. Do Redmond voters want to approve a 3% tax on marijuana sales that would go into effect if dispensaries are allowed? Such a local tax requires voter approval.

And though marijuana dispensaries may seem like old news in much of the state, local voters will also get to decide on whether or not to allow a newer and less known state program about psilocybin service centers. Those centers have been banned for two years while the state set up the program, but council is now looking for direction on whether to keep the ban or chuck it.

Is Redmond ready for these changes? Do voters want them?

Maybe the best argument for allowing them is that people want access to the drugs. They are already in use. And having them available in Redmond makes it more convenient for those people.

If they can’t get them in Redmond, many are driving to Bend or elsewhere. Some other town may get the economic activity and tax revenue. The city of Redmond believes a 3% local sales tax on marijuana may bring in $100,000 a year.

There are plenty of arguments against allowing them in Redmond, too.

Are these changes a necessity? No.

Is it possible that children will be more exposed to the drugs or gain easier access to them? Yes.

Any changes may also mean more of a burden for law enforcement in Redmond. It would be a cultural signal, as well, for what people in Redmond feel is acceptable.

Voters have a few months to decide how they feel about the matter, but we all should appreciate the opportunity to have our voices heard.