New Councilmember Kelso Barnett was interviewed on KSVY’s Morning Show this past Wednesday. Among other things, he commented on the current cannabis issue. He has no problem with a second dispensary. He understood that the city council originally wanted two dispensaries to encourage competition. He did express concern about the lengthy permit process and suggested it should be shorter. He also felt that the financial requirements imposed on applicants hindered a lot of small business or local Sonoma Valley entrepreneurs. He suggested looking for ways to foster a process that makes it easier for those local entrepreneurs who don’t have the large financial backing that other statewide or national operators have.
The Story Part 7: No Place for Hate in the Industry
Racism finds its spots in all walks of life. One might like to believe that it's a bit less prevalent in cannabis. Is there room for hate in the practice of healing? This is the 7th installment of our very complicated tale of access in the city of Sonoma. There should...
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