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robobond · 08-21-2007, 06:04 AM

Denver to vote on a second pot measure this fall
August 20, 2007 - Rock Mountain News

Voters will decide this fall on a controversial ballot initiative that would make possession of small amounts of marijuana the "lowest law enforcement priority" of Denver police, the city council decided tonight.

Most of the councilmembers oppose the measure. But a pro-marijuana group forced their hand after gathering enough signatures to put it on the ballot.

"A number of us will be voting to put something on the ballot we won't be supporting ourselves," said councilwoman Jeanne Robb.

Earlier this month the council considered enacting the ordinance, rather than referring it to voters, as part of a complicated legal maneuver to get it thrown out by the courts. Councilmembers decided not to do that, but they say the initiative, if approved by voters, could still be overturned by a judge.

In 2005, Denver voters approved an ordinance making it legal for adults to possess small amounts of marijuana. However, pot possession is still illegal under state law, and Denver police have continued to arrest people for possession.

The sponsors of the ballot initiative hope their proposed ordinance will change that.

"We're pleased it's going to the voters," said Mason Tvert, director of SAFER, the group that gathered signatures to get the measure on the November ballot.

I love how they basically say even if it's approved by voters that they can have a judge turn it over. God how I love this country and it's democratic ways.

Bob Labla · 08-21-2007, 10:10 AM

for the people by the people

LOL

HydroManiac · 08-21-2007, 09:22 PM

Colorado at one time had mj decriminalized but that changed. So if this thing did pass it's only changing it back to what the law once was. But having lived in Colorado for years I don't think they will ever get enough vote there to get it back to what it once was the voters spoke loudly last time they voted on this.

HM

420patient.com · 08-24-2007, 07:07 PM

Denver Voters To Decide On Pot ‘Deprioritization’ Ordinance

August 23, 2007 - Denver, CO, USA

Denver, CO: Denver voters will decide on a municipal measure this November that instructs city officials to deemphasize marijuana law enforcement.

Sponsored by Citizens for a Safer Denver, the ballot initiative directs the Denver Police Department and the City Attorney's Office to make activities related to the investigation, citation, and/or arrest of adult cannabis users their lowest law enforcement priority. It would also appoint an eleven-member "Marijuana Policy Review Panel" to monitor police activity as it pertains to cannabis law enforcement.

Seattle voters passed a similar law in 2003, which has led to a 75 percent reduction in citywide marijuana arrests. Several other cities – including Santa Cruz, California; Missoula, Montana; and Columbia, Missouri – have enacted similar initiatives in recent years.

Supporters of the Denver measure note that non-felony pot arrests in the city rose dramatically between 2005 and 2006 and are now at record levels.

In 2005, Denver voters approved an ordinance that sought to abolish civil and criminal penalties for the possession of up to one ounce of marijuana by citizens age 21 and older. However, local police disregarded the municipal ordinance – instead electing to enforce state cannabis laws which mandate a civil fine for minor marijuana possession offenses.

"Denver officials could have directed police and city attorneys to stop arresting and prosecuting adults, but instead they choose to fight the voters and needlessly enforce the state marijuana possession law," said SAFER Executive Director Mason Tvert, who is leading the campaign for this November’s initiative.

For more information, please visit: https://www.saferchoice.org

Additional audio commentary regarding the proposed initiative is available on the August 23, 2007 broadcast of the NORML Audio Stash at: https://www.normlaudiostash.com

Gastronomicus · 08-25-2007, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by HydroManiac

Colorado at one time had mj decriminalized but that changed.

Marijuana is still decriminalized in small amounts. Possession of less then an ounce is equivalent to a parking ticket.

08-27-2007, 12:35 AM

so people vote for something and cops do what ever they want anyway.

08-21-2007, 06:04 AM	#1
robobond Future Psychopharmacologist Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Behinds You Posts: 730	Denver To Vote on Second Pot Measure This Fall Denver to vote on a second pot measure this fall August 20, 2007 - Rock Mountain News Voters will decide this fall on a controversial ballot initiative that would make possession of small amounts of marijuana the "lowest law enforcement priority" of Denver police, the city council decided tonight. Most of the councilmembers oppose the measure. But a pro-marijuana group forced their hand after gathering enough signatures to put it on the ballot. "A number of us will be voting to put something on the ballot we won't be supporting ourselves," said councilwoman Jeanne Robb. Earlier this month the council considered enacting the ordinance, rather than referring it to voters, as part of a complicated legal maneuver to get it thrown out by the courts. Councilmembers decided not to do that, but they say the initiative, if approved by voters, could still be overturned by a judge. In 2005, Denver voters approved an ordinance making it legal for adults to possess small amounts of marijuana. However, pot possession is still illegal under state law, and Denver police have continued to arrest people for possession. The sponsors of the ballot initiative hope their proposed ordinance will change that. "We're pleased it's going to the voters," said Mason Tvert, director of SAFER, the group that gathered signatures to get the measure on the November ballot. I love how they basically say even if it's approved by voters that they can have a judge turn it over. God how I love this country and it's democratic ways. __________________ I suddenly became strangely inebriated. The external world became changed as in a dream. Objects appeared to gain inrelief; they assumed unusual dimensions; and colors became more glowing. Even self-perception and the sense of time were changed. When the eyes were closed, colored pictures flashed past in a quickly changing kaleidoscope. After a few hours, the not unpleasant inebriation, which had been experienced whilst I was fully conscious, disappeared. What had caused this condition? - - Albert Hofmann - - Laboratory Notes (1943) Exeriences Had: Marijuana Salvia Divinorum Come See My Microgrow "Looks like we're going to need another Timmy! " - Mr. Lizard
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08-24-2007, 07:07 PM	#4
420patient.com Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 136	Denver Voters To Decide On Pot ‘Deprioritization’ Ordinance Denver Voters To Decide On Pot ‘Deprioritization’ Ordinance August 23, 2007 - Denver, CO, USA Denver, CO: Denver voters will decide on a municipal measure this November that instructs city officials to deemphasize marijuana law enforcement. Sponsored by Citizens for a Safer Denver, the ballot initiative directs the Denver Police Department and the City Attorney's Office to make activities related to the investigation, citation, and/or arrest of adult cannabis users their lowest law enforcement priority. It would also appoint an eleven-member "Marijuana Policy Review Panel" to monitor police activity as it pertains to cannabis law enforcement. Seattle voters passed a similar law in 2003, which has led to a 75 percent reduction in citywide marijuana arrests. Several other cities – including Santa Cruz, California; Missoula, Montana; and Columbia, Missouri – have enacted similar initiatives in recent years. Supporters of the Denver measure note that non-felony pot arrests in the city rose dramatically between 2005 and 2006 and are now at record levels. In 2005, Denver voters approved an ordinance that sought to abolish civil and criminal penalties for the possession of up to one ounce of marijuana by citizens age 21 and older. However, local police disregarded the municipal ordinance – instead electing to enforce state cannabis laws which mandate a civil fine for minor marijuana possession offenses. "Denver officials could have directed police and city attorneys to stop arresting and prosecuting adults, but instead they choose to fight the voters and needlessly enforce the state marijuana possession law," said SAFER Executive Director Mason Tvert, who is leading the campaign for this November’s initiative. For more information, please visit: https://www.saferchoice.org Additional audio commentary regarding the proposed initiative is available on the August 23, 2007 broadcast of the NORML Audio Stash at: https://www.normlaudiostash.com
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08-21-2007, 10:10 AM	#2
Bob Labla Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 161	for the people by the people LOL
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08-21-2007, 09:22 PM	#3
HydroManiac Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 440	Colorado at one time had mj decriminalized but that changed. So if this thing did pass it's only changing it back to what the law once was. But having lived in Colorado for years I don't think they will ever get enough vote there to get it back to what it once was the voters spoke loudly last time they voted on this. HM
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08-27-2007, 12:35 AM	#6
Guest Guest Posts: n/a	so people vote for something and cops do what ever they want anyway.
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