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Auburn council accepts CHP cannabis-tax grant to boost impaired-driving enforcement
Summary
The council authorized acceptance of a $150,067.16 California Highway Patrol cannabis tax fund grant to support DUI enforcement, impaired-driving training and related equipment, after public comment urged the city to reconcile its cannabis policies with the acceptance of industry-derived funds.
The Auburn City Council voted Aug. 12 to accept a California Highway Patrol cannabis tax fund grant totaling $150,067.16 to support impaired-driving enforcement, training and equipment.
The grant, described by Chief Ryan Caden as intended to expand DUI enforcement and purchase a vehicle and equipment, was recommended by staff as a tool to reduce impaired-driving incidents linked to alcohol and drugs, including cannabis. "This allows us to increase enforcement for DUI efforts as…
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