The League of Women Voters Denver has joined others in opposing Initiated Ordinance 300. The statement in support of their opposition is attached for information purposes

League of Women Voters Denver Position on Denver Ballot Issue 300 – 2016 election

Initiated Ordinance 300 – Cannabis Consumption Pilot Program

Oppose: League of Women Voters of Denver based its opposition to Initiative 300 on our position on Citizen Participation in Government, which advocates for increased opportunities for citizen input into governmental process.

Rationale:

• This ordinance does not include public hearings before a permit is issued or a process for citizens to oppose a permit. Good government process demands input from all interested citizens for good representative results.
• The initiative requires approval from only one neighborhood group or business improvement district to issue the permit and does not require prior public posting of a potential permit. Again, this ordinance limits the ability of all citizens to weigh in on the permits.
• Good government demands transparency so that citizens can be aware and understand the implications of a law or proposed law. We believe there are misleading statements in the initiative.
• The League of Women Voters of Denver supports measures that ensure sound planning for Denver with increased citizen participation in the decision-making process.

See the expanded language of this proposed ordinance at: https://www.denvergov.org/content/denvergov/en/denver-elections-divison/campaign-information/initiated-ordinance-process.html

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