cannabisnews.com: Marina Moves To Ban Pot Marina Moves To Ban Pot Posted by CN Staff on February 06, 2007 at 06:14:37 PT By Larry Parsons, Herald Staff Writer Source: Monterey County Herald California -- The city of Marina is poised to become the first jurisdiction in Monterey County to rule out medical marijuana clinics.The City Council today will consider zoning amendments that would put a permanent ban on medical marijuana dispensaries in the city codebook. The Planning Commission is recommending approval of the ban on marijuana clinics. On Monday, Councilman Ken Gray said Marina is too small a city to get caught up in the conflict between state and federal laws on the medicinal use of marijuana."We just don't think the little city of Marina should take on those national issues. Larger cities with larger financial resources can address those issues," Gray said. "Marina is just not in a good position to take on a challenge like that."Though California law is generally supportive of the medicinal use of marijuana, federal drug agents have raided clinics in keeping with federal anti-marijuana laws.Gray said he hasn't heard any residents of Marina speaking in favor of allowing marijuana clinics in the city.Both Marina and Seaside now have temporary moratoriums in effect against such clinics -- actions prompted by inquiries last year about the possibility of locating them there.City staff members say medical marijuana clinics wouldn't promote Marina's general plan policies. The clinics wouldn't generate sale taxes and could prevent tax-generating businesses from finding space in the city.If the council approves the recommendation, final approval of zoning changes would come Feb. 20, and the ban would take effect 30 days after that.Note: Critics fear complications from clinics.Source: Monterey County Herald (CA)Author: Larry Parsons, Herald Staff WriterPublished: February 6, 2007Copyright: 2007 Monterey County HeraldContact: mheditor montereyherald.comWebsite: http://www.montereyherald.com/CannabisNews Medical Marijuana Archiveshttp://cannabisnews.com/news/list/medical.shtml Home Comment Email Register Recent Comments Help Comment #4 posted by FoM on February 06, 2007 at 20:38:03 PT Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Approved Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Approved for SLO Countyhttp://www.ksby.com/home/headlines/5602751.html [ Post Comment ] Comment #3 posted by FoM on February 06, 2007 at 08:32:55 PT New Medical Marijuana Dispensary in The Valley Video Link: http://www.kesq.com/Global/story.asp?S=6044956&nav=9qrx [ Post Comment ] Comment #2 posted by zandor on February 06, 2007 at 08:21:56 PT Another Glib city staff member. "City staff members say medical marijuana clinics wouldn't promote Marina's general plan policies. The clinics wouldn't generate sale taxes and could prevent tax-generating businesses from finding space in the city."Like putting in a good church would bring in tax sales?I hope they get there ass sued off every one of them. The will of the people have spoken and must be heard!!Take away their city charter for not following the will of the people. That will get to them in a hurry.This is just about money and personal feelings and has nothing to do with serving the will of the people. [ Post Comment ] Comment #1 posted by Storm Crow on February 06, 2007 at 06:37:10 PT Guess he isn't listening very well! "Gray said he hasn't heard any residents of Marina speaking in favor of allowing marijuana clinics in the city." Last time I checked, about 70-80% of the public supported the use of medical cannabis. Poor man, he must be totally deaf! [ Post Comment ] Post Comment