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Local applicants and residents say cannabis licensing process left unresolved amid litigation
Summary
Applicants and community members told the council that alleged fraud in the city's cannabis licensing process has produced lawsuits and stalled legitimate businesses; speakers said the city failed to investigate admitted fraud and is spending legal dollars defending contested decisions.
Several applicants and business representatives urged the National City Council to address what they described as fraud and unfairness in the city's cannabis licensing process, saying that admitted false statements in applications and slow staff responses have forced multiple lawsuits against the city.
Laura Wilkerson, who identified herself as representing "Cali Moda," told the council the business's microbusiness application projected more than $11.5 million in community economic benefits in its…
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