• Registered: 2009-10-29
  • Posts: 37

Topic: San Diego ASA Thanks the Medical Marijuana Task Force

San Diego ASA would like to extend a sincere thank you to each and every one of the task force members for volunteering their time and energy as well as for being patient in hearing out the recommendations and opinions of concerned citizens and patients alike.



Today the San Diego Medical Marijuana Task Force met for the final time this year. The issues discussed included what zoning category to use, how to verify whether the operation is non profit, and permit renewal and expiration issues. The task force came to an agreement on a recommendation which will be presented to the San Diego City Council.



The recommendation will include a two tiered permitting system, specific hours of operation, sign/lighting requirements, as well a recommended zoning and land use for dispensing collectives and cooperatives.



There were several attempts made by special interest groups to sway the task force away from discussing sensible regulations and focus them on the debate of whether cannabis is medicine, but they were not successful.



Rudy Reyes, Craig Beresh, and many others were on hand to testify to each item as well as give guidance and answer questions posed by the task force members. In fact, the atmosphere in the council chambers was one of unity, solidarity, and collaboration between all the concerned parties.



We as a community sincerely hope that a patient oriented solution that everyone can live with, will be reached through collaboration as demonstrated by the task force, rather than litigation and prosecution as demonstrated by the District Attorney’s Office.



San Diego ASA

www.safeaccesssd.org

  • Registered: 2009-09-18
  • Posts: 3

Re: San Diego ASA Thanks the Medical Marijuana Task Force

As a member of the San Diego Task Force, I would like to personally thank Don Duncan and ASA for their support in San Diego. Don's appearance was heartening to those of us on the task force that are members of ASA and understand the message.

It was encouraging to see members of the public there speaking at each meeting.  As the only patient representative on the task force I appreciated the reinforcements and reiteration of my position by community members.

It is my fervent hope that our recommendations are implemented by the City Council, it appears as though we do have that support.  I look forward to the new session in January with a great number of positive expectations.  I sincerely hope that I am not disappointed and do not disappoint other patients.

  • Registered: 2009-10-29
  • Posts: 37

Re: San Diego ASA Thanks the Medical Marijuana Task Force

Hey, you're a hero!  Thanks so much for the post. 
Terrie...

  • Registered: 2009-09-18
  • Posts: 3

Re: San Diego ASA Thanks the Medical Marijuana Task Force

greatdane wrote:

Is there a calendar of upcoming task force meetings?  Can MMJ supporters attend?


All the information I get should be posted on this web-site as well. 

http://www.sandiego.gov/medicalmarijuana/

The schedule will be posted here.  As of now all I know is that we are scheduled to reconvene in January following City Council action in December.

The more attendance we can have at that City Council meeting where they actually take action on the task force recommendations the better.  Remember we have good recommendations, the Council will be impressed by attendance supporting them.

Last edited by Smilodon (2009-11-17 10:08:11)