Politics & Government

Resident Says 'Say No' to Marijuana Dispensary

The proposed location is just east of the High Street Bridge in Oakland.

Alameda resident Tracy Cote sent this letter to City Council and to Alameda Patch.

Dear City Council:

We have just learned that a cannabis dispensary facility has been proposed for 4709 Tidewater Ave.

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This location is within very close proximity to Alameda schools, parks and residences. It has the potential to strongly and negatively impact public safety in our community and city. 

I understand that the applicant has completed phase 1 of the application process and a public hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 4 at Oakland City Hall at 4 p.m., in Meeting Room 1.

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It is my understanding that the City of Oakland has four permits to award and this particular dispensary is ranked #3. 

As a concerned parent and long-time resident of Alameda, it is my hope that our Alameda public servants and elected representatives, as well as residents and teachers, are involved in this process as the dispensary’s location will certainly have a negative impact on our community.

Additionally, I hope that Oakland’s City Council will take into account the fact that the edge of Oakland is also the beginning of Alameda, and is not in fact an industrial wasteland. 

I encourage our elected City leaders in Alameda to engage on behalf of the residents of Alameda to voice opposition to this proposal. Please do all you can do to help, particularly given that residents aren’t even aware of this situation and will have insufficient time to voice objections to the proposal.

Tracy Cote

 

Click on the PDF above (or here) to read a copy of an East Bay Regional Park District letter to Oakland Mayor Jean Quan opposing the dispensary.

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