Gubernatorial campaign websites: on Drugs
Brenda Siegel:
Harm reduction, treatment & recovery on demand
Heal The Overdose Crisis: We can not keep trying to solve this crisis in way that we know do not work. When our family members die, we do not get them back.- Harm Reduction First.
- Treatment & Recovery on Demand
- Medically Assisted Treatment
On Demand
- Dual Diagnosis Support
- Criminal Justice Reform
Source: 2022 Vermont Governor campaign website BrendaForvermont.com
Aug 14, 2022
Chris Jones:
Develop a just and equitable cannabis industry
Chris Jones believes that now is the time for Arkansas to develop a just and equitable cannabis industry that
encourages economic growth, funds education programs, and will protect police officers and citizens alike.
Source: 2022 Arkansas Governor campaign website ChrisForGovernor.com
May 26, 2022
Deidre DeJear:
Legalize and regulate cannabis for adult use, like alcohol
Deidre on the issues- End the costly and unsuccessful prohibition of cannabis.
- Legalize and regulate cannabis for adult use--similarly to alcohol.
- Support small businesses, especially those operated by people of color,
to ensure that legalized cannabis becomes a viable business opportunity for more than just corporations.
- Use revenue from legal cannabis as a reinvestment in communities disproportionately impacted by the criminalization of cannabis.
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Ensure that the tax revenue created from cannabis sales goes directly to supporting four key areas:
- Education
- Mental Health Care
- Paid Parental Leave
- Substance Abuse Prevention
Source: 2022 Iowa Gubernatorial campaign website DejearForIowa.com
Sep 22, 2022
Deirdre Gilbert:
Community-based alternatives instead of mandatory minimums
We've seen back door legislation that alter rules, deter lawsuits by punishing injured Americans by requiring them to pay corporate attorneys' fees if jury award a significantly lower settlement, bar injured Americans from getting any damages
from corporations whose products injure them, allow doctors who have histories of alcohol and drug abuse, rape, sexual assault, and murder to practice medicine, with no legal recourse.
Back door legislation interferes with our criminal system by increasing time served for drug offenses through mandatory minimum sentencing, creating barriers to alternatives to prison such
as community-based corrections programs, making it a felony to steal from retail establishments, regardless of the value of the property stolen.
Source: 2022 Texas Gubernatorial campaign website gilbert4gov.com
Sep 22, 2022
Doug Gansler:
Legalize cannabis and expunge convictions
Legalize cannabis and expunge convictions:Cannabis should be legal in the United States, and we will legalize it here. But we know the burden of cannabis convictions historically fell on
Black Marylanders and we must right that wrong by expunging convictions and using the revenue from legalized cannabis to support investment in Black communities.
Source: 2022 Maryland Gubernatorial campaign website DougGansler.com
Dec 29, 2021
Doug Gansler:
Drug use should be treated like a public health problem
Drug courts in every jurisdiction presenting alternatives to incarceration:Drug use should be treated like a public health problem and not a problem of criminality, as we already know it is in white communities.
The Gansler administration will create alternatives to incarceration for drug abuse throughout the state.
Source: 2022 Maryland Gubernatorial campaign website DougGansler.com
Dec 29, 2021
Greg Lopez:
Marijuana is an addictive drug and not safe
Legalized marijuana is a danger to teens and has caused tremendous harm to certain individuals in our society. As Governor, I will personally work alongside Smart Colorado to expose the perils of pot use. The Lopez Administration will remind the
public that we must stop calling it "recreational" marijuana but call it what it truly is, which is "retail" marijuana. When young developing minds hear the word "recreational" they lose sight that it is an addictive drug and not safe.
Source: 2022 Colorado Gubernatorial campaign website Lopez2022.com
Nov 9, 2021
Jamie R. Smith:
Recreational marijuana should be legalized in South Dakota
The people of South Dakota voted for the legalization of recreational marijuana and that vote was not only ignored, but impeded by Governor Noem at every turn.
The Governor's office should never use state dollars in order to sue and overturn the will of the people. Recreational marijuana should be legalized in South Dakota.
Source: 2022 South Dakota Governor campaign website SmithForGov.org
Aug 14, 2022
Jason Martin:
Pass cannabis for recreational use. Period
Pass cannabis for recreational use. Period. Decriminalize small drug offenses. This is a bipartisan issue, and as a governor for all Tennesseans, I will make sure that we do not lag behind on this issue. I want to legalize marijuana as 15 states have
already done. Opening up the cannabis market will also bring millions of dollars to communities across the state, allow farmers to take part in this lucrative sector, and employ thousands across this state in this new market.
Source: 2022 Tennessee Governor campaign website MartinForTN.com
Aug 7, 2022
Mia McLeod:
Sponsored bill that would decriminalize marijuana
While in the General Assembly, I sponsored the Transparency in Justice Act, which would finally make hate a crime in SC, ban no-knock warrants and police chokeholds, demilitarize the police, decriminalize marijuana,
end qualified immunity for cops who kill civilians without justification and make other critical changes to our outdated criminal justice laws.
Source: 2022 South Carolina Governor campaign website MiaForSC.com
Jun 15, 2022
Mike Murphy:
More accessible licensing for substance abuse counselors
Mike is proposing more accessible licensing requirements for substance abuse counselors. Many aspiring counselors are former addicts who may not have a bachelor's degree. If people are willing to assist with our
substance abuse and mental health crisis, they should be permitted to do so as long as they meet reasonable, formal training requirements and take steps to maintain their licensure.
Source: 2022 Minnesota governor campaign website MikeMurphyForMN.com
Feb 16, 2021
Nan Whaley:
Move past stigma, treat addiction as the disease that it is
Although Dayton was hit hard by the opioid crisis and a rash of overdose deaths, our city has proven to be extraordinarily resilient in the face of this crisis. Nan often says that she wants
Dayton to be known as the place that figured out how to move past the stigma of addiction and instead treat it like the disease that it is. Due to the great work of leaders from across our community, Dayton cut its overdose deaths in half in a year.
Source: 2022 Ohio Governor campaign website NanWhaleyForOhio.com
Apr 6, 2021
Rushern Baker:
Those hit by war on drugs owed windfall from legalization
The communities hardest hit by the war on drugs are owed the financial windfall that will come from legalization. That's why we support legalizing cannabis for adult use while ensuring that minority and women-owned
businesses are guaranteed an opportunity to receive dispensary licenses. Furthermore, we are proposing that tax revenue from legal cannabis be returned to these communities in the form of direct economic impact payments.
Source: 2022 Maryland Governor campaign website RushernBaker.com
Jun 24, 2022
Scott Jensen:
Expunge prior convictions for small amounts of marijuana
As a medical professional Dr. Scott Jensen has seen the benefit of medical cannabis. Our State has had a program since 2015 and Dr. Jensen fully supports it. As Governor he will be an advocate to increase the number of distribution centers, ease
restrictions on the ability to prescribe, and allow more providers to better serve the pain management needs in our state.
Dr Scott Jensen believes it is time for expungement for prior convictions of small amounts of marijuana. Individuals with past criminal convictions can face difficulty acquiring and maintaining employment, attending college, and engaging in other
activities. In some cases, this hardship can lead to other crime and recidivism. Dr. Jensen believes it is time to end the cycle and expunge these minor infractions that cause greater harm than good.
Source: 2022 Minnesota Governor campaign website DrScottJensen.com
Dec 30, 2021
Stephen Heidt:
Legalize medical marijuana; decriminalize personal use
Someone close to me was very ill and was prescribed cannabis for their symptoms. Not only was it beneficial to them, but it also had fewer side effects than other medications and was MORE affordable. We have medical patients that need access to this
medicine. It should be available for those who need it and have a doctor's prescription. Idaho farmers should be allowed to grow it.It should be decriminalized and the punishment for personal possession should be the equivalent of a speeding ticket.
Source: 2022 Idaho Governor campaign website HeidtForGovernor.com
May 19, 2022
Tim James:
Repeal medical marijuana law, perfect recipe for fraud/abuse
The legislature passed a bill which permits the sale and distribution of "medical marijuana." Referred to as the "Compassion Act," this would more accurately be designated the "Bait and Switch Act." The current law is the perfect recipe for fraud and
abuse. We must not permit medical marijuana to become a street drug under the guise of medicine. We should repeal Alabama's "medical marijuana" law and proceed with a plan that is open, honest and scientifically sound.
Source: 2022 Alabama Governor campaign website TimJamesGovernor.com
Feb 24, 2022
Wes Moore:
Legalize cannabis, expunge possession convictions
Wes will legalize cannabis, expunge the records of anyone convicted of simple possession,
and prioritize equitable access to this emerging industry.
Source: 2022 Maryland Gubernatorial campaign website WesMoore.com
Jul 24, 2022
Betsy Johnson:
Repeal the failed experiment to legalize hard drugs
Honestly address the role mental illness, drugs, addiction, and lawlessness play in the homeless crisis. This will include working to repeal the failed experiment to legalize hard drugs; supporting law enforcement; and mounting a full court press to
provide services to those who need them, combined with job-training to ensure people are placed on the road to recovery, healing, and economic independence. Compassion without expectations is only creating more chaos, not durable solutions.
Source: 2022 Oregon Gubernatorial campaign website RunBetsyRun.com
Oct 6, 2022
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