The following is about the new group SAVE OUR SONOMA NEIGHBORHOODS. It started in rural Petaluma, but could be important elsewhere.
Good morning friends and neighbors,
We have a big announcement! In the past few months, No Pot on Purvine has been collaborating with other concerned citizen groups in rural unincorporated areas of the county regarding the marijuana grows and applications in our respective neighborhoods. We are excited to announce that SAVE OUR SONOMA NEIGHBORHOODS is the product of this collaboration!
We have formed this larger group coalition with the purpose of change, beginning with lobbying our supervisors to revise the county ordinance beginning in April.
Like our Facebook page SAVE OUR SONOMA NEIGHBORHOODS – Please join the group and become involved in the changes you know need to take place.
https://www.facebook.com/SaveOurSonomaNeighborhoods/
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Who we are: A coalition of concerned Sonoma County residents dedicated to representing neighborhoods in lobbying the county for the common sense cultivation of commercial marijuana.
Tag Line: Sonoma County residents voted to legalize adult recreational marijuana use, not to have it grown commercially in our neighborhoods.
Primary Objectives and Demands for the April 10th Supervisors meeting:
1. Immediately STOP issuing marijuana permits until the Sonoma County Ordinance is revised
2. In the future, absolutely no ministerial permits: all marijuana permits must be discretionary and neighbors are owed due process
3. Commercial marijuana grows to be restricted to industrial zoning only
4. Disband the Cannabis Advisory Group (CAG)- due to of conflict of interest and possibly collusion among the CAG board members
5. Limit maximum number of marijuana cultivation permits to be issued to prevent illegal exportation. Sonoma County should not promote the production beyond local needs
6. Absolutely no private easements in any future marijuana cultivation permits
As a start, please attend Tuesdays Board of Supervisors Meeting, Today, March 13th.
This is where the change begins! If you do not want to speak that is ok!
WEAR RED, Wear Red, wear red….it was decided at our meeting to encourage all attendees and speakers to wear red when speaking and Identify yourself as a member of the “SAVE OUR SONOMA NEIGHBORHOODS” coalition.
To speak:
There are yellow speaker cards on the left side of the chamber (Next to the ramp). Pick up a card fill it out and return to the container next to where you picked up the card. PRINT OUT a copy of your talk, it does not need to be identical, so you can get more of your complaint on the record and give it to the clerk after speaking. This step is important so you go on written record as to your position. You will have, at the maximum, 3 minutes but expect only 2 minutes to speak, practice and time you talk so you know what you can effectively leave out if your speaking time is cut down from 3 to 2 minutes.
WEAR RED, Wear Red, wear red….it was decided at our meeting last night to encourage all speakers to wear red when speaking and Identify yourself as a member of the “SAVE OUR SONOMA NEIGHBORHOODS” coalition.
We will see you at the Tuesday, March 13th BOS meeting, and suggest being in a seat by 8:15 and filling out a speaker card if you wish to speak. Parking can be tight at this time in the morning so find your space early.
For future reference:
You must check the agenda for each meeting as the time for public comments can change for each meeting! You can also sign up to be automatically noticed of each Board of Supervisors (BOS) meeting on the county website, at this link.
Stay tuned!
Your SOS neighborhood team
Please take time to visit our website nopotonpurvine.com and like our facebook page