Ray County Commissioner Billy Gains’ presiding vote stands valid to overturn a previously approved ordinance prohibiting approval of applications that are in violation of federal law, including marijuana grow facilities. The latest move by the commissioners will allow the group to approve applications for such facilities to operate in the county. The issue arose most recently in the May 23 meeting of the commissioners, where concerned citizens voiced their opinions about removing the ordinance. The commissioners had voted in April 2023 to deny such facilities to operate in the county, as does federal law. Many expressed opinions about the effects a grow facility would have on children, businesses and crime rates. “I’m a city councilman and we can’t say there can’t be marijuana, but we’ve made the ordinances.” Deanna Guy, Richmond city councilwoman. “You can find a way to do what is right.” Resident Terry Proffit spoke in favor of removing the ordinance. “We’re not talking about…