Pubdate: Sun, 30 Mar 2014
Source: Pueblo Chieftain (CO)
Copyright: 2014 The Pueblo Chieftain
Contact:  http://www.chieftain.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1613
Author: Paula McPheeters

POT SHOP OVERLOAD IN PW

I agree with the letter of a frustrated citizen in Pueblo West. Many
voters here did not vote to legalize pot, yet where are all of the
shops? We, as a community, are having a decision about the location and
number of shops forced upon us by three county commissioners whose
interest seems to be tax revenue.

Frankly, those dollars are going to be consumed by increased law
enforcement and social services costs. We are maxed out with social
experiments.

Residents of Pueblo West, if this issue concerns you, you need to be
vocal. I wonder what good it would do to speak out. But staying silent
has shown me we are being steamrolled.

I love this community, and I don't know what to do next. This letter
of frustration is my first step. County commissioners, please take
note. Not everyone is happy about your concerns of protecting the
rights of the marijuana industry over those of the citizens you represent.

Paula McPheeters

Pueblo West
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