Pubdate: Tue, 28 Apr 2015
Source: Denver Post (CO)
Copyright: 2015 The Denver Post Corp
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Author: Chhun Sun, The Gazette

CANDIDATE OFFERS "POT FOR POTHOLES"

Colorado Springs - Mayoral candidate Mary Lou Makepeace said Monday 
she supports the sale of recreational marijuana in Colorado Springs 
and suggests proceeds could be used to address persistent and 
widespread pothole problems.

"I say it's time for Pot for Potholes," she said in a news release Monday.

Later in the day, Makepeace said she also believes legal sales will 
help marginalize the black market, and she wants to regulate 
marijuana sales in the same way as cigarettes and alcohol.

"By refusing to regulate, we are allowing the underground trade to 
flourish," said Makepeace, who faces former Colorado Attorney General 
John Suthers in a May 19 runoff election.

She added, "The reality is that there is marijuana available in 
Colorado Springs in the black market, which totally isn't regulated. 
The cartels are active in our community. And this will make our 
community safer by marginalizing the black market."
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