CITY TO TALK POT PROPOSITION 19

Proposition 19, which aims to legalize marijuana, will be discussed
in detail at the Red Bluff City Council meeting Tuesday with
advocates for and against presenting.

The council will decide if it wants to adopt a resolution in support
or opposition of Proposition 19.

The meeting has been moved to the Red Bluff Community and Senior
Center, 1500 S. Jackson St., due to anticipated high attendance.

A representative from the Yes on 19 campaign has been invited to
speak, although the attendance has not been confirmed. Retired El
Cerrito Police Chief Scott Kirkland will speak in opposition of the measure.

Though the council will hear from both sides, a staff report by
Police Chief Paul Nanfito recommends the council adopt a resolution
opposing the measure because of its negative consequences for local
law enforcement.

If passed by voters on Nov. 2, Proposition 19 would change state law
to legalize or decriminalize possession and cultivation of limited
amounts of marijuana for personal and recreational use by individuals
21 years or older and authorize various commercial-related activities
under certain conditions, according to Nanfito's report.

Included in the report is a list of law enforcement associations and
individuals who oppose the measure. Tehama County Sheriff Clay
Parker, Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca and Shasta County Sheriff
Tom Bosenko are among those listed.