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COUNCIL MEETING 141
ITEM NO.:—� MAR 13 2017
SLO CITY CLERK
From: "Shea Oades" <
Date: Sun, Mar 12, 2017 at 9:14 PM -0700
Subject: DO NOT BAN RECREATIONAL CANNABIS
To: "E-mail Council Website" <emailcouncilOslocity,org>
I would like to voice my opinion on recreational cannabis in the City of San Luis Obispo. As a voter in the City of San Luis Obispo and the
State of California, I did not vote for the legalization of recreational marijuana. HOWEVER, I do believe in legalization of recreational
marijuana; my decision was rooted mainly in specific policy nuances of the proposition.
Even as someone who voted against the proposition, I believe San Luis Obispo should respect the decision of it's citizens and the citizens of
of the State of California by not banning recreational cannabis use in the City of San Luis Obispo. Not only is it an opportunity to boost the
economy of San Luis Obispo, as proven by economies of states who have already legalized recreational marijuana, but also the City of San
Luis Obispo should be focusing its time and attention on issues that actual matter and directly affects its residents.
I would appreciate if the City spent their time addressing sustainability, homeless, and housing issues and worked towards improving
education. This are the matters that widely affect our City and would have the greatest positive impact. Please spend your time making policy
changes and holding public forums for these issues and NOT banning recreational cannabis.
Working towards policies that ban recreational cannabis in SLO is a waste of time and resources and a missed opportunity to improve our
cities economy and collect tax money that could be used towards things like education!!
Although I cannot attend the hearing this Tuesday, I hope my voice is heard. Expect to hear further from me if this continues to be a topic of
discussion.
Thank you,
Shea Oades