by admin | Jul 26, 2010 | Uncategorized
Following are all the responses, both pro and con, that I have received to date on my E-FORUM “Ganja Surreality” and others. Note that the first four represent the developing in-fighting among competing dispensaries as they posture for their share of the spoils. In...
by admin | Jul 26, 2010 | Uncategorized
I am flattered that San Jose is considering the same 10% tax on pot that I have proposed for the November ballot in Richmond. According to news stories, a City ordered poll found 66% of San Jose residents in support. Not surprisingly, the marijuana dealers are in...
by admin | Jul 26, 2010 | Uncategorized
This is everything to date, both pro and con: Dr. Ritterman Council Member – Richmond Cc: Mayor and members of the Council Dr. Ritterman: Thanks for the reference to pubmed. I have an open mind to new information and am always interested in new sources of...
by admin | Jul 25, 2010 | Uncategorized
There is something surreal about the push to make Richmond a wide open city for marijuana dispensaries. As I have watched this play out over the last several months, it occurs to me that there has been no real debate about the pros and cons of the issue, just...
by admin | Jul 24, 2010 | Uncategorized
The July 27, 2010, City Council meeting has all the signs of another marathon all-nighter. It is the last meeting before the Council takes its August break, not to meet again until September 7. Potentially controversial items include three dealing with marijuana and...
by admin | Jul 24, 2010 | Uncategorized
Mayor and Councilmembers: This is the weekly report for the week ending July 23rd, 2010. Meeting Notes The final City Council meeting prior to the August hiatus will be on Tuesday, July 27th beginning with a Closed Session at 5:00 PM, the Employee and Manager of the...