Measure PO -

Summary

A "YES" Vote on Measure PO is a vote for adopting and affirming the City’s existing four-phase, merit-based Commercial Cannabis Permit Program, which may result in the award of up to eight commercial cannabis permits in the approved overlay only and guarantees a 1,000-foot buffer from K-12 schools, day care centers, and youth serving facilities (including City parks). The overlay excludes parcels within Downtown Pomona, east of Reservoir Street, and within 600 feet of neighboring City boundaries.

A "NO" Vote on Measure PO is a vote against adopting and affirming the City’s existing four-phase, merit-based Commercial Cannabis Permit Program, which may result in the award of up to eight commercial cannabis permits in the approved overlay only and guarantees a 1,000-foot buffer from K-12 schools, day care centers, and youth serving facilities (including City parks). The overlay excludes parcels within Downtown Pomona, east of Reservoir Street, and within 600 feet of neighboring City boundaries.

Arguments

"If the citizen-backed measure prevailed, it would prohibit cannabis businesses within 600 feet of a school, daycare, or youth center, including city parks. In contrast, Pomona’s current ordinance requires cannabis businesses to guarantee a 1,000-foot buffer in those same areas. Sandoval said the council worked with residents for two years on the existing ordinance, and he is confident it will come out on top in November. He noted that the city’s cannabis laws have already been adopted and are currently being implemented.", in support of Measure PO (Learn more)

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