Pubdate: Sun, 11 May 2014 Source: San Jose Mercury News (CA) Copyright: 2014 San Jose Mercury News Contact: http://www.mercurynews.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/390 Author: Chuck Reed Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v14/n415/a08.html Page: A14 WANT STRONG REGULATION OF POT? ATTEND MEETING The Mercury News cover story on marijuana grow houses (Page 1A, June 8) highlights the need for robust medical marijuana regulations in San Jose. This Tuesday at 7 p.m., the City Council will be voting on regulations and a zoning ordinance. We need clear rules that our police and DA can enforce, that protect children and neighborhoods, and that ensure seriously ill patients get the medicine they need. In our annual community survey, 60 percent of San Jose residents agreed that we need strong and effective regulation. However, medical marijuana lobbyists are making the rounds at City Hall, putting a glossy face on the industry and urging the council to support watered-down regulations. They are also circulating petitions to put a weak regulatory system on the ballot. The City Council needs to hear from parents, educators and other concerned residents. Please contact the City Council (www. sanjoseca.gov/council) or come to City Hall on Tuesday. Chuck Reed Mayor of San Jose - --- MAP posted-by: Jay Bergstrom