LCB Forums Provide Opportunity to Influence Public Policy Regarding Marijuana

The Washington State Liquor Control Board will four more evening public forums across Washington regarding the implementation of Initiative 502. The forums are an opportunity for interested citizens to meet WSLCB staff involved in implementation, be updated on implementation and to provide input to the Board for it to consider as it develops rules.  Two public forums have already been held, one in Olympia and one in Seattle. 

“Clearly there is passion about what Washington’s system of legal marijuana will look like when fully implemented,” said Board Chair Sharon Foster. “This is an opportunity for the public to meet the Board and staff involved in implementation, learn about our role in implementation, and to provide testimony. We appreciate the cooperation of the Association of Washington Cities for their help in arranging these forums.”

Schedule (2013)

Upcoming Public Forums 

• 02/7: Clark College, Vancouver, Foster Auditorium
  1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver, WA 98663
   
• 02/12: Spokane City Hall, Council Chambers
  808 W Spokane Falls Blvd, Spokane, WA 99201
   
• 02/19: Skagit Valley College, Mt. Vernon, Theater
  2405 East College Way, Mount Vernon, WA 98273
   
• 02/21: Yakima City Hall, Council Chambers
  129 North Second St, Yakima, WA 98901

Public Forums Already Conducted

• 1/22: WSLCB Headquarters, Conference Room 201
  3000 Pacific Ave SE, Olympia, WA 98501
  • Audio transcript of Olympia Public Forum (2:17)
    • full download (200mb mp3 file)
    • also available on YouTube

• 1/24: Seattle City Hall, Bertha Knight Landes Room
  600 Fourth Ave, Seattle, WA 98104
  • Video transcript of Seattle Public Forum (2:35), Part 1 and Part 2

Agenda

• 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.            Open house with Board and staff
• 7:00 – 7:05 p.m.            Board welcome
• 7:05 – 7:15 p.m.            Overview of Board’s role in implementation and timeline
• 7:15 – 10:00 p.m.          Public testimony