One of Oregon's counties hasn't stopped it's fight against psilocybin showing up in its cities.

Many have moved to put it to a vote in November.

In November 2020, a measure legalizing the medical use of psilocybin in the state of Oregon was passed.

According to the Oregon Secretary of State's office, Measure 109 won by more than 261,000 votes throughout the state.

But in Coos County, while 16,000 voted yes to the measure, more than 19,000 residents voted no psilocybin for medical use.

Now, cities like Coquille, North Bend, and Coos Bay have moved to ban the service in their cities.

"They say yes, we want to prohibit the use in North Bend, then in North Bend city limits, you would not see or there would not be allowed any psilocybin use, manufacturing of it or service centers. You wouldn't see new business in town," said North Bend city planner Chelsea Schnabel.

Psilocybin is a psychedelic produced by fungi. Once in the body, it can produce feelings of euphoria, hallucinations, and changes in mental state.

It's used in treating mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety, but according to federal officials, its potential for being misused is high.

City recorder for Coquille Kelly Benson says the City of Coquille believes that prohibiting psilocybin product manufacturers and psilocybin service centers within the City of Coquille is quote "in the best interest of the health, safety and welfare of the people of Coquille. Of course we understand the special needs for it in some circumstances, but we don’t necessarily want that influence here in our community."

Nichole Rutherford Assistant City Manager for Coos Bay says a major concern for the city right now is that the state has not yet developed rules around psilocybin use.

Rutherford says it's in the city's best interest to know the state's rules before forming their own.