Receive presentation on cannabis equity assessment and review draft equity manual
In Plain English
The city studied how to make cannabis business licenses more accessible to communities harmed by past marijuana laws. Staff will present their findings and seek feedback on a new manual that would guide the city's cannabis equity program. The manual outlines how Richmond would help qualified residents start cannabis businesses.
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Public Comments
4 public comments — 4 spoken
- Jacquelyne VeraEmail
- Joan BinalinbingEmail
- Nabila Sher-OliverEmail
- Raymond ChimezieEmail
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