SECRETS IN THE CITY

Once again, the city has demonstrated its ability to be open and
communicate with the citizens of Elk Grove. On March 25, the Elk Grove
Planning Commission considered changes to city statutes related to the
location of medical marijuana shops in Elk Grove. Rather than having an
open, mature discussion with the residents of Elk Grove about the subject,
city staff members chose to hide the issue under the subject of "Permitted
Uses Within the Buildable Areas of Commercial Lots."

While I am in favor of medical marijuana being made available to
appropriate patients under a doctor's care, this demonstrates once again
that the city cannot, or does not, choose to engage the people in a subject
that they know would be controversial.

Thank you to the city for continuing the politics of secrecy.

- - Steve Barnett Elk Grove