Nov. 3, 2021

3 Commissioners Vote Against Decriminalizing Marijuana, Will That Hurt Them At The Polls?

3 Commissioners Vote Against Decriminalizing Marijuana, Will That Hurt Them At The Polls?

www.GoodMorningGwinnett.com Gwinnett County commissioners voted to hold off on making a final decision about a proposed change to a county ordinance that would decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana on Tuesday.

The proposed...

www.GoodMorningGwinnett.com Gwinnett County commissioners voted to hold off on making a final decision about a proposed change to a county ordinance that would decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana on Tuesday.

The proposed change, which would have meant a person who possessed an ounce or less of marijuana could avoid going to jail for the crime, was initially rejected by commissioners in a 3-2 vote, but the board then voted 3-2 to table the issue until early December.

Commission Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson and Commissioner Jasper Watkins voted against making the change and against postponing a final decision. Commission Vice-Chairwoman Marlene Fosque voted against making the change, but did vote to postpone a final decision on the matter.

SOURCE: www.GwinnettDailyPost.com