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Sausalito’s Measure K for cannabis is not the right fit
Marin IJ 10/6/2022
Even supporters of Proposition 64 can see that this is not the right approach for the community. The IJ editorial board urges a no vote for Measure K on the Nov. 8 ballot.
Even supporters of Proposition 64 can see that this is not the right approach for the community. The IJ editorial board urges a no vote for Measure K on the Nov. 8 ballot.

Sausalito’s cannabis dispensary ballot measure stirs controversy
Pacific Sun 9/20/2022
Without a time machine, it’s virtually impossible for another company to qualify for the retail store license, leaving Otter Brands in the catbird seat.
Without a time machine, it’s virtually impossible for another company to qualify for the retail store license, leaving Otter Brands in the catbird seat.

Sausalito must not sidestep process for retail cannabis storefronts
Marin IJ 7/30/2021
The corporate cannabis business is sidestepping the public process — which would have included community education, town hall forums and a best-practices approach.
The corporate cannabis business is sidestepping the public process — which would have included community education, town hall forums and a best-practices approach.

Cannabis not a solution for economic crisis caused by COVID-19
Marin IJ 9/7/2022
Research shows that when governments collect tax revenues from harmful products, the result is often high fiscal and social costs, leading to net losses in both government budgets and community health.
Research shows that when governments collect tax revenues from harmful products, the result is often high fiscal and social costs, leading to net losses in both government budgets and community health.
Cookies, Berner and Otter Brands

White Weed Entrepreneurs Are Gaming Programs Meant to Help People of Color
VICE 1/30/2020
Berner's says it's San Francisco's first Black-owned dispensary, but critics claim its well-connected white partners got preferential treatment.
Berner's says it's San Francisco's first Black-owned dispensary, but critics claim its well-connected white partners got preferential treatment.

Melrose Area Residents Are Finding Cookies Distasteful
wehoville.com 8/13/2020
…residents have said the Cookies customers illegally park where parking is reserved for residents, and make a lot of noise … They also have complained about customers of Cookies urinating and vomiting and throwing trash in their yards.
…residents have said the Cookies customers illegally park where parking is reserved for residents, and make a lot of noise … They also have complained about customers of Cookies urinating and vomiting and throwing trash in their yards.
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