Cannabis Program

The City of Portland's Cannabis Program works for equitable policies and outcomes in cannabis.

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Interested in equitable outcomes in local cannabis policy? You should apply for the City of Portland's Cannabis Policy Oversight Team! Article via @portlandmercury: https://t.co/lxHEDdyxEk

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"The City is thrilled that the Green Hop Academy is providing real-world training for folks to build their own skills and carry them with them throughout their careers." - Kimie Ueoka, Policy Coordinator, City of Portland Cannabis Program

https://t.co/po3m8UQJZH

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"There is a huge opportunity for government, that in the past has perpetrated wrongs, particularly against communities of color... we have a responsibility to do something to undo those harms." - Brandon Goldner, City of Portland's Cannabis Program
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Props to the @thehoodcollect for taking the time to chat with us! Full video: https://t.co/vE7TXwGzgf

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We support Oregon businesses trading regulated cannabis with other states where it's legal.

Thank you to @RonWyden and @repblumenauer for continuing to take this on!

https://t.co/kje8YV2BvE

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Federal cannabis news: Last week, the U.S. House passed a budget amendment that would prevent the Dept. of Justice from interfering with states that have legal, regulated cannabis! Thank you @repblumenauer for your continued leadership on this critical issue.

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"It's a complex issue, but at its core it's very simple: there was a wrong that was perpetuated, and we need to do everything we can to right it."

#Cannabis Program Supervisor Brandon Goldner on #PDX helping with record-clearing efforts + other topics: https://t.co/CJ8YyZXTWs

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The @CannabisProgram Cannabis Policy Oversight Team (CPOT) will meet this evening to discuss priorities and public engagement. Fun fact: These meetings are all open to the public. Learn more: https://t.co/des89RXIOX #cannabis #cannabispdx

[Cannabis Program @CannabisProgram]

The City of #Portland's 2019 #Cannabis Social #Equity Grants application window has closed!
- 32 proposals (3x as many as last year)
- $3.8M requested

Next steps:
- Review panel will recommend proposals ($490k available)
- Grantees notified Mid-July 2019

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Oregon should be able to export the best cannabis in the world to other states where it's legal. That's why the Cannabis Program supports SB 582.

Link to our letter in support of SB 582: https://t.co/mJX48HLAgn

Link to SB 582: https://t.co/YnRJzjeIba

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@lucky_lion_pdx @instagram That's ridiculous. You're a legal and regulated businesses. Not quite the same, but Facebook wouldn't let us use the username "CannabisProgram" even though that's literally our name 😭 😭

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This is EXTREMELY important: "Those seeking expungement will no longer have to pay a fee nor will they have to provide fingerprints or undergo a background check."

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Those seeking expungement will no longer have to pay a fee nor will they have to provide fingerprints or undergo a background check #Cannabis #Oregon @ACLU_OR https://t.co/RWQBP0cZjY

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This is awesome!!

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Sooo... we tried changing our username to make it easier to find us, and this is what Facebook said #InOregonItsLegal #AndInLotsOfOtherStatesToo #WeAreLiterallyCalledTheCannabisProgram

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Thanks for covering this & for the @NuLeafProject1, @GreenBox_pdx, & @gogreenhop shout outs, @Filtermag_org! #NuLeaf #GreenBox #GreenHop #CannabisProgram #RestorativeJustice

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@GreenBox_pdx Link: https://t.co/Gkl8miGkNV

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Great story with quotes from business owner Adrian Wayman of @GreenBox_pdx that outlines some of the progress we've made on cannabis equity issues. Still, cities like ours for sure need to do better and need to keep pushing to help those most impacted by cannabis prohibition.

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“I was arrested for cannabis possession, and that was always held over my head with employment and housing. So Portland did exactly what they should have done to fix the wrong” of criminalization: social equity programs for cannabis business licensing.

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PDX has lower liquid capital requirements for cannabis business applicants.

That means Portlanders from communities systematically deprived of wealth accumulation––particularly Black Americans––will face fewer barriers to entering the industry.

https://t.co/N33xSwNCyr

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"While many US jurisdictions have not adequately delivered on racial justice provisions of legalization, Portland represents an inspiring example of legalization’s transformative potential."

https://t.co/N33xSwNCyr