Mayor Bruce Harrell signs into law three bills to improve equity and safety in Seattle's cannabis industry. He is joined by Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda, who sponsored the legislation.
CB 120391 Expresses the City of Seattle's intent to: engage in cannabis equity, expungement of cannabis convictions, equity work and funding, and develop a needs assessment for needs within the workforce and cannabis industry.
CB 120392 Advances equity in cannabis licensing and expands licensed activities.
CB 120393 Requires employers to take action to develop job retention, security, and stability within the cannabis industry.
Speakers and attendees include:
Mayor Bruce Harrell, City of Seattle
Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda, Seattle City Council
Brianna Thomas, City of Seattle
Calvin W. Goings, Director, Department of Facilities and Administrative Services
Steven Marchese, Director, Office of Labor Standards
Cannabis industry stakeholders and employees