What about medicinal only? Many opponents of regulated cannabis activity in our town have stated that the convincing win of Proposition 64 in Benicia was not an indication that the community actually wants adult use sales here. Some have even stated they voted for legalization but don’t want it sold here. Some of these folks […]
Planning Commission gives direction to council on cannabis
Cannabis has been on the minds of Benicians since California residents voted to legalize the substance back in November. There have been numerous City Council meetings on the subject, and it has been a source of debate amongst city officials and representatives. The Planning Commission decided where cannabis business could be located and use at […]
Benicia voices opinions on cannabis
The people have spoken about cannabis in Benicia. Citizens from all over the city participated in a survey offered by the city’s virtual online Benicia Town Hall. This was the first survey issued by the site, which was established to help seek community input on issues facing the city. The issue on the table for […]
Dennis Lowry: Further research needed on cannabis in Benicia
This is written to provide some input on the question of marijuana. I want to preface my comments with the fact that my granddaughter is a cancer survivor at the tender age of 15. Her treatment involved significant levels of chemotherapy and radiation. There were ongoing complications, including severe nausea. The treatment was a liquid […]
Council to discuss marijuana land use at Tuesday’s meeting
The City Council will review a report on recreational marijuana use and discuss potential changes to city law at Tuesday’s meeting. On Oct. 9, 2015, Gov. Jerry Brown signed a trio of bills which provided a regulatory system on governing the cultivation, testing and distribution of medical marijuana as well as physician recommendations. The bills […]
Council considered pot regulation, police radios Tuesday
At its regular meeting Tuesday, the Benicia City Council heard arguments regarding a new marijuana ordinance in light of the passage of California Proposition 64, and the purchase of an $850,000 contract with the East Bay Regional Communications System Authority (EBRCSA, or “E-Bricksa”) for a new police and fire radio communication system, among other items. […]