The supporters of Measure O are making a huge point of saying how Measure O is a compromise and the enforcement solution. This is absolutely false.
In the “enforcement” section of their ordinance, there are multiple 10- and 15-day appeals that will delay any abatement action.
But the kicker is found in section 72.15d of Measure O: Before any abatement can occur, the grower may file an appeal with the Board of Supervisors. This is beyond ridiculous and an enormous waste of the county”s time, money and staff!
In the last three months, under the current marijuana ordinance voted in by the people in June, the county did abatements on more than 80 properties.
If the Board of Supervisors had to hear all of these cases or even half of them, just think of the scheduling dilemma! The Board of Supervisors would not be able to hear all of these marijuana appeals in a timely manner. The result would be little to no enforcement under the guidelines of Measure O.
Measure O was written by marijuana growers to benefit of marijuana growers.
If you want enforcement, vote No on O.
Dave Rosenthal, Middletown
