Susan Latvala: Amendment 2 threatens our communities
10/10/2014 |
OpEd, Children, community, County commissioner |
2017 County Commision Recommendations
05/18/2017 |
We want to prevent what happened with Big Pharma from happening with Big Marijuana in Florida. We want to avoid the pill mill scenario we experienced several years ago. Given the number of people dying in our state from opioid abuse be it heroin or prescription drugs we do not want to add fuel to this fire by inadequately regulating ‘medical’ marijuana dispensary zoning, licensing and locations.
2017 Legislation, Testimony, County commissioner, Tampa City Council |
Hillsborough Commissioners consider limiting medical marijuana dispensaries to 13 countywide
05/19/2017 |
County commissioner |
After vote, up to 19 dispensaries can open in Hillsborough Co.
06/08/2017 |
Several other residents spoke in favor of more government regulations on medical marijuana dispensaries. Ellen Snelling said she voted against Amendment 2, which was overwhelming approved by voters in 2016.
"Medical marijuana is a drug. It is harmful and addictive. Limiting the number of dispensaries is a good public health policy," said Snelling.
She told commissioners she is concerned that too much access will lead to marijuana getting into the wrong hands and being used for recreation.
"Remember the pill mills? Strict regulations will help prevent pot mills," said Snelling.
County commissioner, Snelling, zoning |
Hillsborough Commission votes to increase number of medical marijuana dispensaries to approximately 19
06/08/2017 |
“The pill mills were everywhere,” said Teresa Miller. We had our van stolen from our front yard one Saturday night, and it was abandoned in Brooksville with drugs in it. I don’t want this to happen again, and I don’t want that type of clientele walking through our neighborhood again.”
County commissioner, miller, zoning |
Indian River County approves ban on medical marijuana dispensaries
08/21/2017 |
Indian River County joined many governments across the state banning dispensaries rather than accepting them as pharmacies, the only other option allowed in a state law adopted this summer.
Indian River, Ban, County commissioner, Florida Ban |
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