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What Will Marijuana Legalization Mean for Local Government?

by on October 5, 2016

posted in Elections, Initiatives, Medical Marijuana, Proposition 215,

On September 26, 2016, the Daily Journal published our article, “What pot legalization would mean for local governments.”  The article discusses the issues local government will address if Proposition 64 passes this November (which is expected).  This article can be accessed at the following link:  What Will Pot Legalization Mean  ... Continue Reading

tags: Local Government Regulation, Marijuana Legalization, November 2016 Election, Proposition 64,

Summary of Important New Laws Affecting Local Agencies in 2016

by on January 28, 2016

posted in CEQA, Damages, Elections, Employee Benefits, Employment Law, Ethics, Legislative Updates, Medical Marijuana, Proposition 215, Public Records Act, Water, Zoning,

The following laws are effective January 1, 2016, unless otherwise provided.  These legislative changes were selected as those of importance and/or interest to public agencies.  ... Continue Reading

tags: 2016 Legislative Session, California Legislature, New laws,

November 2014 Election: Marijuana Sees Big Losses in Rural California

by on January 19, 2015

posted in Elections, Medical Marijuana,

Efforts to legalize marijuana continued to pick up steam in last November’s elections with voters in Oregon, Alaska, and Washington, D.C., approving legalization measures.  Most expect California voters to follow suit in 2016. Considering this trend, one is tempted to conclude that marijuana is on an unstoppable winning streak at the polls.  A closer look reveals this may not be the case. In November, voters in three rural counties defeated measures intended to repeal or relax local marijuana cultivation standards.  All three measures were supported by patient advocates who claimed the ordinances ... Continue Reading

tags: Election, Initiatives, Marijuana Legalization, Referendums, Rural California,

State Supreme Court Rules CEQA Inapplicable to Approval of Pro-Wal-Mart Initiative

by on August 12, 2014

posted in CEQA, Elections, Initiatives,

Californians are fond of government by initiative.  At the ballot box, state voters have registered their preferences on a number of hot-button issues.  Voters have done the same at the local level, often using the initiative power to slow the pace of growth and gain control over land use.  ... Continue Reading

tags: Big-box Retail, CEQA, Elections Code, Initiatives,