There’s one more reason for San Jose residents to go to the polls Tuesday: free weed.
The city’s marijuana clubs are trying to boost turnout in what’s expected to be a low-interest election by offering discounts and giveaways of their product.
While the ballot doesn’t contain any marijuana-specific items, organizers of the pot promotion say Tuesday’s City Council races will determine the fate of pending regulations on the city’s medical marijuana dispensaries.
“We have a huge opportunity to make a large impact in who runs San Jose,” said John Lee, director of the Silicon Valley Cannabis Coalition, in a prepared statement. “Although we may not have regulations on the June ballot, insuring the right politicians are elected is even more important.”
The San Jose City Council has been debating an ordinance that would limit where cannabis dispensaries can operate, such as away from schools and parks, and how the drug is grown. The council is scheduled to continue the debate next Tuesday.
The Cannabis Coalition has come out against the proposed ordinance and asked the city to set up a commission to assist marijuana dispensaries.
On Tuesday, voters with valid medical marijuana cards need only show up at a dispensary with an “I Voted” sticker or ballot stub to get free or discounted weed. A list of clubs participating in the “Weed for Votes” campaign will be released Monday, according to the Cannabis Coalition.
This is exactly why California is the best state in the nation. There isn't even a weed referendum on the ballot. They are just trying to increase turnout so we don't have more privileged idiots stealing money and taking away our freedoms. Makes sense really.I don't know why this hasn't caught on sooner. Like free beer or free boobs to every voter. Damn right you would have 99% turnout. Instead only like 3 people show up and turds like Obama and Bush get elected. Hey America take a page out of the weed playbook and make voting more fun. Imagine beer kiosks while in line, hooters ( or chippendales for gays/women... Hey America is all about equality) type girls checking your ID. None of this drab heads down get in and get out. No wonder why less than 10% of 18-27 year olds didn't vote in last election. There was no pomp no circumstance!
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