Sensible Fayetteville wants to give voters a chance to declare marijuana the lowest priority for police.

"We believe law enforcement should be focusing on higher priorities and more serious issues," said Ryan Denham, an organizer of Sensible Fayetteville.

Members of the group are circulating a petition to get an amendment added to the ballot during next year's general election. The group argues that drug policy should be a local decision, not something handed down by the federal government, according to the group's Web site, www.sensiblefayetteville.com.

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