Citizen-backed Colorado Springs recreational marijuana sales question likely headed for the ballot

Colorado Springs residents are likely to see a question asking them to legalize recreational marijuana sales on the November ballot.

Responsible Rec for Colorado Springs, a local group that advocates the legalization of recreational marijuana sales, submitted about 3,400 petition signatures above the minimum needed to place a question on the ballot that seeks voter approval, city officials said Thursday.

The proposal would allow only existing medical marijuana shops to transition to selling recreational marijuana and dedicate revenue to funding public safety programs, mental health services and post-traumatic stress disorder treatment programs.

“It’s balanced. It is reasonable,” said Tom Scudder, president of the Colorado Springs Cannabis Association at a recent City Council meeting.




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