Early voting begins next week, which means Ohioans will start voting on Issue 2, an effort to legalize recreational marijuana. Why is this such a disastrous idea? Why is it a lie to say that we can "regulate marijuana like alcohol" and benefit our state with the extra tax income?

On this week’s episode of The Narrative, you'll get the insider's scoop from CCV President Aaron Baer, Policy Director David Mahan, Communications Director Mike Andrews, and Jaime Zerbe, Chief of Staff at Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM), on the dangerous realities of this addiction-for-profit industry.

Overlooked concerns of commercialization that are addressed include:

• Tax benefit versus the amount spent to offset negative impacts
• Increased workplace accidents and fatal car crashes
• Children overdosing on gummies
• Black market opportunities for drug cartels
• and more!

Want to take action to protect our communities from more drugs? Check out the free election materials CCV has produced on CCV.org/Vote!

 

More about Jaime Zerbe

Jaime Zerbe currently serves as SAM’s Chief of Staff where she focuses on internal and external communications, manages daily operations, and provides guidance for SAM’s legislative and communications strategy.

Jaime’s time in DC began like so many others: answering the phone in her congressman’s office. After some time on the Hill, Jaime served as the Legislative Director at a national nonprofit and advised on drug policy as well as communications strategy.

 

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