“I think the majority of people … understand that the criminalization of marijuana is counterproductive and want to see a path, not just to decriminalization, but legalization.”
– Council Member Greg Casar
This article appears in January 24 • 2020.
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“I think the majority of people … understand that the criminalization of marijuana is counterproductive and want to see a path, not just to decriminalization, but legalization.”
– Council Member Greg Casar
This article appears in January 24 • 2020.
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