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Ted Strickland on Drugs

Democratic Governor; previously Representative (OH-6)

 


Decriminalize and/or legalize marijuana

Q: On Marijuana: Decriminalize and/or legalize marijuana?

Portman: No. Focus instead on drug prevention & rehabilitation.

Strickland: Yes

Source: CampusElect Voter Guide to 2016 Ohio Senate race , Oct 9, 2016

Medical cannabis is a "no-brainer"; decriminalize now

Democrat Ted Strickland, the state's former governor who also previously served in Congress, has called medical cannabis a "no-brainer" and said "decriminalization of marijuana should occur." He was a little more guarded about his position on a 2015 Ohio ballot initiative that would have legalized marijuana and allowed a small group of rich investors to control commercial cultivation. "If this was a straight marijuana legalization vote, I would vote yes," he said. "I am troubled by the monopoly aspect of it."

As a House member, Strickland voted in favor of the 2003 amendment to protect state medical marijuana laws from Justice Department interference.

Source: Marijuana.com on 2016 Ohio Senate race , Jun 13, 2016

Ban the sale of salvia, a natural hallucinogen, in Ohio

HB215: Controlled substances-include Salvia divinorum.

Archbold Buckeye summary January 14, 2009: Salvia divinorum is also known as Diviner's Sage, Sally- D, and Magic Mint. An ornamental garden plant that grows more than 3 feet tall, salvia is originally from Mexico. Salvinorin A is the active ingredient in salvia divinorum. Biochemists consider it as one of the strongest natural hallucinogens..

Lake Forest College summary Feb. 26, 2016: For centuries, hallucinogenic plants were used for medicinal & religious purposes, in order to talk to gods or connect with other spiritual beings. Within the past few decades, however, many hallucinogenic plants have become more popular as recreational drugs. An example is salvia.

Legislative Outcome: Passed House 95-0-4 on Apr/15/2008; passed Senate 33-0-0 on Dec/16/08; signed by Governor Ted Strickland on Jan/6/09.

Source: Lake Forest College on Ohio voting record HB215 , Jan 6, 2009

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