A Resolution Opposing Amendment 64
RESOLUTION NO. ________ - 12
A RESOLUTION OPPOSING AMENDMENT 64
LEGALIZATION OF MARIJUANA FOR RECREATIONAL USE
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLORADO SPRINGS:
WHEREAS, Amendment 64 would make Colorado the first state in the United States to legalize marijuana for recreational purposes; and
WHEREAS, Amendment 64 would allow anyone twenty-one years or older to possess and consume up to one ounce of marijuana; and
WHEREAS, Amendment 64 would permit opening marijuana retail stores, growing facilities, manufacturing facilities and testing facilities in our community; and
WHEREAS, Amendment 64 conflicts with federal law and jeopardizes federally funded projects because drug-free workplace requirements may not be met; and
WHEREAS, passage of Amendment 64 would result in an increased use of marijuana, harming our children and the educational environment in Colorado; and
WHEREAS, passage of Amendment 64 would harm Colorado’s image as a healthy place to live, work and raise a family; and
WHEREAS, passage of Amendment 64 would undermine workplace safety programs, expose workers to an increased risk of injury and increase liability to employers; and
WHEREAS, passage of Amendment 64 would put Coloradans in danger of increased impaired driving; and
WHEREAS, Amendment 64 dictates tight timelines for burdensome compliance by the Colorado Department of Revenue and local governments; and
WHEREAS, Amendment 64 is a constitutional amendment and the state legislature is limited in implementing regulations; and
WHEREAS, by approving this resolution, the Colorado Springs joins many regional and statewide leaders and organizations in opposing the legalization of marijuana for recreational use.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLORADO SPRINGS:
Section 1. That the City Council opposes Amendment 64 and the legalization of marijuana for recreational use and supports the “No on 64” campaign to defeat this harmful measure on the November 2012 ballot.
Section 2. The City Council authorizes distribution of this resolution in accordance with the City Code and the Fair Campaign Practices Act.
DATED at Colorado Springs, Colorado, this ______ day of _______________ 2012.
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Scott Hente, Council President
ATTEST:
Sarah B. Johnson, City Clerk
