Committee discusses 'pillars' and recurring recipients for cannabis funds
Aug 17, 2026
Members emphasized creating funding 'pillars' (priority categories), suggested using the ARPA policy as a template, and discussed giving recurring support to organizations like CASA and CAC while leaving other funds for later allocation.
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Members pressed for clearly defined 'pillars'—priority categories that would guide annual allocations from the cannabis fund—and suggested the ARPA policy as a model to borrow guidelines and reporting standards. Member Freeman requested the ARPA policy be included with the cannabis draft so members could see an established template for pillars and allocation criteria.
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