When my small hometown of Laytonville had enough participants to support their own sports leagues without having to scour for every last able-bodied youth to field its teams. When our schools were filled with enough students to support the small class sizes and unique opportunities that allowed our youth to flourish.
In the past, illegal cannabis money was helping to support these communities and really give them the extra push that they needed economically.
Sure, the black market saved a lot of individuals and our local economy was able to maintain as we saw new higher-end businesses coming into town being supported by a select few.
We will have the ability to provide jobs for people who otherwise may be working for minimum wage, struggling to survive and support their families.
It’s knowing that when you’re in need of help, your local departments can respond quickly because we have the ability to fund them.
I ask you to think about what is truly best for the people who reside in this county.