DOOBIE DO-OVER?

In June, the La Crosse County Board voted 15-12 to make possession of
less than 25 grams of marijuana a county ordinance offense.

Some supervisors who opposed the ordinance are looking to revisit the
issue, especially since the vote was close and eight supervisors
weren't there to vote.

But when you're on the losing side, you can't just call a do-over.
You've got to find somebody from the winning side to change his mind
and ask for reconsideration.

Freshman supervisor Jason Gillett could be that person, putting him
under a lot of political pressure. "I voted for it because I thought
it was the right approach," said Gillett, but he added he feels
"hoodwinked" because the county fine is $249, not the $1,000 allowed
by state law.

Gillett's position on this and other issues hasn't endeared him to
some board members.

Board Chairman Steve Doyle is trying to mentor Gillett in proper
board etiquette, though others see it as politics. "He needs to learn
to walk before he runs," Doyle said.

Don't look for a repeal of the pot ordinance anytime soon, though
there might well be an attempt to raise the fine.