Kenneth Churchill, West Coast Cannabis Club, expressed his support of lowering the cannabis retail tax rate to 5% and urged the Council to approve staff's recommendation.
Scott Rusczyk, Chairman of the Legislative Subcommittee of the Coachella Valley Cannabis Alliance Network (CVCAN), expressed their support of the proposed tax reductions and feels it will be a strong step in the right direction.
Armando Perez, Representative for the cannabis cultivation industry, expressed his appreciation for the actions that the city is taking. He understands the concerns related to the loss of revenue, but feels it will be a gain for the city if the business stay in business.
Reso 2023-03