Please support the proposal to license the High Times Cannabis Cup at Cal Expo. I've attended many High Times events in the past and they are peaceful gatherings of cannabis enthusiasts. As staff points out, there is no need for extra policing and there are tax and tourism benefits to the city. It's painfully ironic that after Californians voted 57% in favor of Prop. 64 to legalize the adult use of marijuana in 2016, events like these are having trouble obtaining licenses because of local bottlenecks. Licensing and regulating cannabis businesses and events is the best way to protect public safety. Please don't stand in the way of progress. Thank you.
Please support the proposal to license the High Times Cannabis Cup at Cal Expo. I've attended many High Times events in the past and they are peaceful gatherings of cannabis enthusiasts. As staff points out, there is no need for extra policing and there are tax and tourism benefits to the city. It's painfully ironic that after Californians voted 57% in favor of Prop. 64 to legalize the adult use of marijuana in 2016, events like these are having trouble obtaining licenses because of local bottlenecks. Licensing and regulating cannabis businesses and events is the best way to protect public safety. Please don't stand in the way of progress. Thank you.