Jersey City Planning Board discusses retail cannabis for first time, will vote at next meeting By Daniel Ulloa/Hudson County View Jersey City Supervising Planner Matt Ward explained that there will be public comment and a vote on the plan at the board’s next meeting on June 22nd. As long as the ordinance passes as expected, it will have a first reading at the July 14th city council meeting, then second reading will be heard at a special meeting Ward explained a special meeting so that the vote can be held before the statewide deadline to take action on August 21st.