Smokin Moose
Fallen Cannabis Warrior & Ex Moderator
Mendocino County - Sheriff Tom Allman today announced his endorsement of Measure B, the June 3 ballot initiative to repeal Measure G and unify the county's medical marijuana policy with the state's legal protections.
Until today, Allman has steadfastly remained neutral on Measure B but says the No on B campaign's misuse of his image and words has changed his mind.
"Without my knowledge or permission, the opponents of Measure B sent out a campaign mailer that includes my uniformed picture and a quote from me," Allman explained. "First, they have taken the quote attributed to me out of context. Second, by doing so they are implying that I am opposed to Measure B. Because of this misrepresentation, I can no longer remain neutral."
Throughout the controversial campaign on Measure B, Allman has met with both sides and has provided information when asked.
"I have strived to remain neutral on the ballot initiative for the purpose of allowing the voters to decide," Allman said.
Earlier this year Allman made it public that the No on B campaign was misusing a quote he gave the Santa Rosa newspaper last year, and reiterated his stance that, "Investigating violent crime will remain our top priority. We do not, and will not, target small grows. We will continue to focus on large grows and complaints about growers who create a public nuisance, endanger public safety or trash the environment."
Recently, at a Measure B forum before the Employers Council of Mendocino County, Allman, when asked, said that Measure B would make his job easier in that he felt many people now growing 25 marijuana plants or more - simply because they can under Measure G -would voluntarily cut back to the six-plant state limit Measure B adopts.
Today Allman added, "The investigation of violent crimes, the eradication of large commercial marijuana gardens and combating methamphetamine will remain top priorities for the Mendocino County Sheriff's Office."
And he made it clear he was no longer neutral.
"Today, I lend my name and full support to the passage of Measure B. It is the right thing to do for Mendocino County. I urge the voters to vote and vote for Measure B," he said.
The No on B campaign says it is readying its response to the endorsement.
Source: UkiahDailyJournal.com
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Website: Mendocino County's local newspaper - Ukiah Daily Journal
Until today, Allman has steadfastly remained neutral on Measure B but says the No on B campaign's misuse of his image and words has changed his mind.
"Without my knowledge or permission, the opponents of Measure B sent out a campaign mailer that includes my uniformed picture and a quote from me," Allman explained. "First, they have taken the quote attributed to me out of context. Second, by doing so they are implying that I am opposed to Measure B. Because of this misrepresentation, I can no longer remain neutral."
Throughout the controversial campaign on Measure B, Allman has met with both sides and has provided information when asked.
"I have strived to remain neutral on the ballot initiative for the purpose of allowing the voters to decide," Allman said.
Earlier this year Allman made it public that the No on B campaign was misusing a quote he gave the Santa Rosa newspaper last year, and reiterated his stance that, "Investigating violent crime will remain our top priority. We do not, and will not, target small grows. We will continue to focus on large grows and complaints about growers who create a public nuisance, endanger public safety or trash the environment."
Recently, at a Measure B forum before the Employers Council of Mendocino County, Allman, when asked, said that Measure B would make his job easier in that he felt many people now growing 25 marijuana plants or more - simply because they can under Measure G -would voluntarily cut back to the six-plant state limit Measure B adopts.
Today Allman added, "The investigation of violent crimes, the eradication of large commercial marijuana gardens and combating methamphetamine will remain top priorities for the Mendocino County Sheriff's Office."
And he made it clear he was no longer neutral.
"Today, I lend my name and full support to the passage of Measure B. It is the right thing to do for Mendocino County. I urge the voters to vote and vote for Measure B," he said.
The No on B campaign says it is readying its response to the endorsement.
Source: UkiahDailyJournal.com
Copywrite: UkiahDailyJournal.com
Website: Mendocino County's local newspaper - Ukiah Daily Journal
