I work with families in district 2 and I am a service provider. We do not need more dispensaries, we need things that will help people with their mental health and homelessness and more academic support and the list goes on. There are enough dispensaries in sacramento, we don’t want it here.
I am resident of District 2, I oppose the idea of cultivating cannabis in or near housing areas, I already have a neighbor that I believe cultivate and sale cannabis out of the house through out the day and nights. Cars show up blaring and stopping in the middle of the street to make a quick exchange, smell of cannabis in the neighborhood. My neighborhood is running down and it is all legal. How many more neighborhoods do we want to ruin?
I am resident of District 2 who lives next door to a cultivation warehouse and I am grateful for their presence and believe that our blighted lots and empty industrial buildings could benefit from more cultivation, processing, and retail of cannabis - not less. I benefit directly from their 24 hour security system. I propose that instead of studying perceived "overconcentration" that we study the opportunities that cannabis can provide our district in the form of development, equity, jobs, economic growth, and the potential to become a Destination District for locals and tourists. We are already a hub for music and art, why not also be a hub for cannabis and innovation, similar to Portland's Distillery Row or Napa Tasting Rooms, District 2 could become renowned as Sacramento's Cannabis Row. Do not be blind to opportunities created by this industry and the huge demand for these products - this kind of innovation and economic growth is exactly what the District needs.
I recommend that these current businesses and future businesses be held more accountable for helping the community as well in ways to improve the neighborhood.
I’m a member who serves in district two and I’m against medical cannabis dispensaries being opened. We have black and brown community members that are STILL incarcerated because of the use and sale of marijuana. Until there is a plan to combat these issues there needs to be a hold on building dispensaries in the neighborhood!
As a resident and a community service provider of District 2, North Sacramento Area I oppose new licenses and medical cannabis dispensaries to be opened in my neighborhood. Until their is equity with licensing. We have black and brown community members that are still incarcerated because of use and sale of marijuana. This is a set back for them to be able to receive employment. Until there is a plan to be able to combat these issues there needs to be a hold on issuing licenses and building dispensaries.Thank you for your time.
I am a member who serves and lives in district two and I am against medical cannabis dispensaries being opened in my community. We have black and brown community members who are still incinerated because of the use and selling of marijuana. I believe there should be justice for those before considering even moving forward with cannabis clubs. - Roveena
North Sac needs some breathing room. Please consider locating some of these businesses in Natomas which has none .The core people would do better there.
There are 89 cannabis businesses located in D2-storefront dispensaries, cultivation, delivery dispensaries, manufacturing, testing labs, distribution. OVER 2.6 Million Square Feet.
It is clear that growers, processors, and sellers of cannabis are far more likely to be located in D2, an area with high deprivation scores compared to middle-class and upper-class neighborhoods. Since District 6 has had a Moratorium on all cannabis facilities for about 2 years, District 2 has now taken First Place as the most desirable place to open a marijuana shop! D2 has the most storefront dispensaries - nine - 1/3 of the total allotted - of any other city council district.
Hopefully, this Study will assess the adverse impacts of cannabis in D2 which we know are many. Let this is the first of many steps that will help North Sacramento back onto a track of improved business conditions, revitalized neighborhoods, and diverse economic opportunities.
This "study" is long overdue. Much damage has already been done - businesses & jobs lost because they cannot compete with this infusion of cash from cannabis. Equity for CORE participants is out of reach because once again those with the resources already got what they need. And the community still lacks basic resources - food, shelter, medical services, good jobs for those most in need. Get the study done, Implement a moratorium and CAPS for the areas, like Robla, that are already over-saturated with cannabis cultivation.
The overconcentration issue in these Districts are caused by current policies. Planning Department and Business associations etc. are forcing cannabis into small areas within these districts by severely limiting the areas they are able to open and operate in. Perhaps a study will best be implemented once this issue is resolved. It doesn't seem as though this study will provide adequate findings due to the limitations already in place.
I work with families in district 2 and I am a service provider. We do not need more dispensaries, we need things that will help people with their mental health and homelessness and more academic support and the list goes on. There are enough dispensaries in sacramento, we don’t want it here.
I am resident of District 2, I oppose the idea of cultivating cannabis in or near housing areas, I already have a neighbor that I believe cultivate and sale cannabis out of the house through out the day and nights. Cars show up blaring and stopping in the middle of the street to make a quick exchange, smell of cannabis in the neighborhood. My neighborhood is running down and it is all legal. How many more neighborhoods do we want to ruin?
I am resident of District 2 who lives next door to a cultivation warehouse and I am grateful for their presence and believe that our blighted lots and empty industrial buildings could benefit from more cultivation, processing, and retail of cannabis - not less. I benefit directly from their 24 hour security system. I propose that instead of studying perceived "overconcentration" that we study the opportunities that cannabis can provide our district in the form of development, equity, jobs, economic growth, and the potential to become a Destination District for locals and tourists. We are already a hub for music and art, why not also be a hub for cannabis and innovation, similar to Portland's Distillery Row or Napa Tasting Rooms, District 2 could become renowned as Sacramento's Cannabis Row. Do not be blind to opportunities created by this industry and the huge demand for these products - this kind of innovation and economic growth is exactly what the District needs.
I recommend that these current businesses and future businesses be held more accountable for helping the community as well in ways to improve the neighborhood.
I’m a member who serves in district two and I’m against medical cannabis dispensaries being opened. We have black and brown community members that are STILL incarcerated because of the use and sale of marijuana. Until there is a plan to combat these issues there needs to be a hold on building dispensaries in the neighborhood!
Hello as a resident of district 2 and a soon to be Cannabis operator we still need a moratorium in the district 2 area ...
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As a resident and a community service provider of District 2, North Sacramento Area I oppose new licenses and medical cannabis dispensaries to be opened in my neighborhood. Until their is equity with licensing. We have black and brown community members that are still incarcerated because of use and sale of marijuana. This is a set back for them to be able to receive employment. Until there is a plan to be able to combat these issues there needs to be a hold on issuing licenses and building dispensaries.Thank you for your time.
I am a member who serves and lives in district two and I am against medical cannabis dispensaries being opened in my community. We have black and brown community members who are still incinerated because of the use and selling of marijuana. I believe there should be justice for those before considering even moving forward with cannabis clubs. - Roveena
We have enough cannabis in D2!
North Sac needs some breathing room. Please consider locating some of these businesses in Natomas which has none .The core people would do better there.
There are 89 cannabis businesses located in D2-storefront dispensaries, cultivation, delivery dispensaries, manufacturing, testing labs, distribution. OVER 2.6 Million Square Feet.
It is clear that growers, processors, and sellers of cannabis are far more likely to be located in D2, an area with high deprivation scores compared to middle-class and upper-class neighborhoods. Since District 6 has had a Moratorium on all cannabis facilities for about 2 years, District 2 has now taken First Place as the most desirable place to open a marijuana shop! D2 has the most storefront dispensaries - nine - 1/3 of the total allotted - of any other city council district.
Hopefully, this Study will assess the adverse impacts of cannabis in D2 which we know are many. Let this is the first of many steps that will help North Sacramento back onto a track of improved business conditions, revitalized neighborhoods, and diverse economic opportunities.
This "study" is long overdue. Much damage has already been done - businesses & jobs lost because they cannot compete with this infusion of cash from cannabis. Equity for CORE participants is out of reach because once again those with the resources already got what they need. And the community still lacks basic resources - food, shelter, medical services, good jobs for those most in need. Get the study done, Implement a moratorium and CAPS for the areas, like Robla, that are already over-saturated with cannabis cultivation.
The overconcentration issue in these Districts are caused by current policies. Planning Department and Business associations etc. are forcing cannabis into small areas within these districts by severely limiting the areas they are able to open and operate in. Perhaps a study will best be implemented once this issue is resolved. It doesn't seem as though this study will provide adequate findings due to the limitations already in place.