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Resident asks Adelanto council to probe nearly $1 million in cannabis-grant spending and requests list of Adelanto Benefit Corporation awards
Summary
A public commenter cited a state audit and alleged that the city manager 'sent money from the general fund' after the Department of Cannabis Control rescinded a grant; she asked the council how much was spent, where the funds went, and whether the city will seek clawback or investigate awardees.
Adelanto — During public comment on May 14, resident Diane Esmeralda (S10) urged the council to investigate apparent irregularities tied to cannabis grant funding and to publish a list of nonprofits that received Adelanto Benefit Corporation awards.
Esmeralda referenced a February report by the California state auditor about the Department of Cannabis Control and told the council: "The city manager sent money from the…
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