Pubdate: Sat, 17 Oct 2015
Source: Denver Post (CO)
Copyright: 2015 The Denver Post Corp
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Author: Kathryn Wells

SHOULD VOTERS PASS PROPOSITION BB AND LET STATE KEEP POT TAX MONEY?

As a pediatrician who has dedicated my entire professional life 
caring for children, including an emphasis on substance abuse 
prevention, treatment, and child mistreatment, I believe it is 
critical to pass Proposition BB. Without raising taxes, Proposition 
BB simply asks voters to retain the $66 million in retail marijuana 
taxes collected by the state in the first year of marijuana sales.

If BB passes, $40 million will fund school capital construction. 
Remaining funds will be invested in education campaigns about the 
risks of substance use during pregnancy and while breastfeeding, 
improving law enforcement capacity, and supporting youth mentoring 
services - all important programs that respond to community needs 
related to marijuana legalization.

If BB fails, most funds will go back to the marijuana industry.

I hope you will join me in supporting Proposition BB.

Kathryn Wells, M.D.,
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