Concerns Raised Over Pot Influences on New Mayoral Business Licensing Committee

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'Cannabis is just that big. You can't throw a rock and not hit someone who's married to, works for or is related to a cannabis industry member.'

, an organization that lobbies for commercial marijuana restrictions to protect children.

"We are deeply concerned by the makeup of Denver Mayor Johnston’s transition team for Excise & License. Despite the fact that EXL licenses over 100 businesses, a majority of the transition committee has ties to the marijuana industry," the announcement reads."The committee is terribly unbalanced. No public health, community, or youth organizations or schools are represented on the committee that can speak for issues such as education and prevention.

During the meeting, Sederberg noted that he also represents clients with liquor licenses and short-term rental interests. Miller often works with the liquor industry, too, James points out.

 

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