Laserfiche WebLink
Commercial Workers' proposal to decrease the cannabis retail tax. <br />Maria Morales spoke regarding Item 25; in support of a lower retail tax, benefits <br />for cannabis retail employees, and her own positive experiences with <br />cannabis. <br />Alexis Medina spoke regarding Item 25 and in support of a lower cannabis retail <br />tax. <br />Anthony Medina spoke regarding Item 25 and the health benefits he has <br />experienced using from cannabis use. <br />Sandra Medina spoke regarding Item 25 and the effect high sales tax rates can <br />affect the cost of living. <br />Shelly McKay spoke regarding Item 25 and provided comments regarding <br />Senate Bill 34. <br />Jonathan Edwards spoke regarding Item 25 and requested Council keep the <br />health of the cannabis industry, its workers, and customers when regulation <br />changes are considered. <br />Elliot Lewis spoke regarding Item 25 and the disparity between legal and illegal <br />cannabis revenue. <br />Danielle spoke regarding Item 25 and the ambassador program her employer <br />Catalyst, manages. <br />Derek Smith spoke regarding Item 25 and the United Food and Commercial <br />Workers' proposal for cannabis workers. <br />Bailey Jones spoke regarding Item 25 and the ambassador program her <br />employer, Catalyst, manages. <br />Luis Aleman spoke regarding Item 25 and requested the Council adopt the <br />Item and include the United Food and Commercial Workers' proposal. <br />Joshua Scheurer spoke regarding Item 25 and asked the Council to only <br />decrease the retail cannabis tax rate benefits that are provided for cannabis <br />workers. <br />Acting Clerk of the Council Norma Orozco reported the summary of the email <br />comments received; Five (5) emails from Santa Ana businesses in support <br />of lowering the retail cannabis tax rate and one (1) email from a Santa Ana <br />organization providing various comments regarding Item 25. <br />CITY COUNCIL 15 SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 <br />