Politicians and local community members are opposing the opening of a cannabis dispensary in Staten Island, arguing that the state's cannabis management lacks transparency and has disregarded community input.
NYS Assembly Member Michael Tannousis expressed great concern about the opening of Clouditude Dispensary, emphasizing that his office receives numerous complaints from residents opposed to the legalization of marijuana in their community.
Despite Community Board 3's rejection of the Clouditude proposal, the OCM went ahead with the licensing, leading community members to demand more accountability and stricter notification processes for future applications.
Tannousis announced a forthcoming bill aimed at increasing transparency by requiring the Office of Cannabis Management to inform local districts about dispensary applications and provide relevant information publicly.
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