![]() ![]() Residents who fear an uncontrolled spread of cannabis stores on every street corner should also note that caps can be placed on the number of businesses allowed. ![]() Meridian residents can see from their neighbors in East Lansing that strict regulations can ensure these businesses are located only in appropriate commercial areas. The harm reduction strategy is to vote “NO” on the ban and instead allow a limited number of stores. Peer-reviewed research shows that limited access to legal cannabis is one of the most common reasons people continue to use the black market – where there is no safety testing and IDs are not checked. If this ban was passed, Meridian Township would be telling its citizens they either need to leave the community to purchase their products or, much worse, seek out illegal sources. At least 168 Michigan municipalities have carefully and intentionally permitted regulated cannabis in their respective communities without any negative side effects. In Michigan alone, cannabis is a $2 billion industry that employs more than 30,000 people. Recall that in 2018, 60% of Meridian Township residents supported a statewide proposal to allow for recreational cannabis. Meridian voters have already spoken on this issue and do not support a ban. That is why I am urging all voters in the township to oppose the ban. ![]() It’s clear from the experience of the nearly 200 other cities in Michigan that allow cannabis businesses to operate that regulation works better than prohibition. ![]()
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