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Calling All Medical Cannabis Patients and Supporters!
***TOWN HALL MEETINGS: MARCH 12TH -19TH ONLY***
Tired of making the trek to Olympia to make your voice heard? Speak with Senators and Representatives directly at a Town Hall Meeting near you instead!
Each year, legislators typically report back to constituents in their home districts by hosting a mid-session Town Hall Meeting. Between now and March 19th, lawmakers will be hosting these community discussions either in person or via conference call.
NOW IS THE CHANCE TO MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD!
Town hall meetings are a great opportunity to make sure elected officials are aware of issues that hit closer to home, including medical cannabis. Representative democracy only works when those we elect to take office reflect the views of ordinary citizens. But it’s up to YOU to make sure lawmakers understand your point of view, so they can represent you appropriately when they return to Olympia!
It’s never been easier to find a Town Hall Meeting near you --
Here’s a list of dates, times, locations and names of elected officials:
Date & Time Location Elected Officials Name(s)
3/14 10-11:30am West Richland Library Conference Room Brown, Haler, Klippert
3/14 10am-12pm Phinney Neighborhood Assoc., Seattle Kohl-Welles, Carlyle, Tarleton
3/14 1-2pm Issaquah Fire Department, Station 71 Rodne, Magendanz
3/19 TBD Telephone Town Hall: Vancouver, WA Moeller
*For maximum effectiveness, be sure to bring along 3-5 copies of the following handouts to leave behind with lawmakers and staff:
1. How SB 5052 Hurts Patients and Why HB 2058 is a Better Solution
2. Fast Facts: 60-day Supply, Patient Cooperatives, Doctor-Patient Relationship, Affirmative Defense
3. Letter from Dr. Greg Carter, Medical Director of St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute
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