The legalization of marijuana may go down as one of the largest social experiments of the 21st century.
Please join us in a lively discussion on Measure 91, an Oregon ballot initiative that would legalize the recreational use of marijuana.
Legalized marijuana for recreational use is now a reality in Washington and Colorado. And on November 4th, Oregonians will vote to see if we will be added the list, using our own new and experimental regulatory system. What has worked for them and what has not?
The list of arguments on both sides are varied and include affected sectors such as economic, public safety, criminal justice, addiction, mental health, lung health and child safety. This issue does not divide along political party lines and contains enough complexities that should make each voter take a moment to review ones’ values. Come be part of this very important conversation!
SPEAKERS:
Anthony Johnson is the chief petitioner for Ballot Measure 91 on the November election ballot. Anthony co-wrote and lead the Measure 91 campaign because regulating, legalizing and taxing marijuana will better prioritize Oregon's police resources; keep marijuana out of the hands of minors; deprive cartels and drug dealers of tax-free profits; and generate revenue for Oregon schools, state and local police, drug prevention programs and drug treatment services. Johnson practiced criminal defense law and works full-time to educate people about the need to improve Oregon’s marijuana laws. He served on the Oregon Health Authority Rules Advisory Committee for state licensed and regulated medical marijuana facilities.
Mandi Puckett, Director, No on 91, is a wife and mother of three kids, and a native Central Oregonian. Mandi is a Certified Prevention Specialist and has been in the field of substance abuse prevention for 12 years. She took an official unpaid leave of absence from her prevention job as she was recruited to be the Director of the No on 91 campaign. Hands down, her primary concern of being involved in the No on 91 campaign is the negative impact that Measure 91 will have on kids. Prior to working in prevention, she was a Juvenile Justice Officer for about 4 years.
Moderator: David Rosell, City Club board member
(Per our bylaws, we will hold a special meeting at the October forum to conduct the nomination of our new board members.)
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