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Public Safety Commission schedules separate studies of cannabis and smoke‑shop impacts after resident testimony
Summary
After public comment and written material opposing retail cannabis and raising health concerns, the commission voted to agendize a discussion of cannabis (prior to any advisory action to council) and a separate discussion on smoke shops; staff will return with site‑specific information.
The Public Safety Commission on Jan. 23 agreed to place two separate items on future agendas: a commission discussion on cannabis policy ("discussion on cannabis prior to advisory action to City Council") and a distinct discussion on smoke shops.
The decisions followed public comment from resident Melissa Deshauna, a 30‑year District 1 resident who urged the commission to study high‑potency THC retail markets and state testing failures and to consider public‑health implications for youth. She said California is a…
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