Thomas Wiles
From: Michelle Mares ende
Sent: Wednesday, March 27, 2024 10:52 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Cannabis Store on South Main
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As a resident of Salinas, I think this proposal is not good at all. The moral has gone down so much in this state, let alone the whole country. There are so many homeless people on the streets, alot due to drug addiction, alot of them have messed up their minds, our youth are on drugs like never before, driving high, car accidents and death. By putting another Marijuana clinic up your just asking for more problems. Because majority of people go there for recreation use not medical.
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Thomas Wiles
From: Pablo Romero-Beltran as
Sent: Wednesday, March 27, 2024 2:43 PM
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Subject: Main Street new Cannabis dispensary proposal
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What a shameful proposal to cradle a new weed dispensary very near several healthcare providers such as Star Pharmacy, Doctors on Duty, CSVS Plaza clinic, etc. Please don't do this.
Doctor Romero
Thomas Wiles
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Sent: Wednesday, March 27, 2024 3:23 PM
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Subject: Marijuana dispensary on South Main.
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Hello,
I am writing to encourage you not to approve the proposed dispensary for the old Legacy Furniture building on South Main street. I feel like that is a spot that school buses, families and out of town visitors pass by on a regular basis and I am a firm believer in the "out of sight, out of mind" maxim. I believe that the cannabis dispensary in general is here to stay and there is not really anything that we can do about it but I don't think that we need to be putting them front and center on one of the main thoroughfares in and out of town. I believe that having a dispensary in a prominent location like this will do more harm than good for our city which is already struggling with a less than stellar reputation from gang violence (real or perceived). We should be doing all that we can to build up our reputation and in my mind that would not include having cannabis dispensaries front and center for all to see.
Thank you.
Paul Jensen
Jensen Co. Specialty Woodwork
331-320-9067
Thomas Wiles
From: Patricia Romero <
Sent: Wednesday, March 27, 2024 2:35 PM
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Subject: Possible Cannabis dispensary near Star Market.
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No more Cannabis dispensaries for troubled Salinas! We already have more than our share of homeless and hopeless people on drugs and alcohol.
We already have one dispensary on Abbott Street and one on John Street, please spare us the tragedy of having more drug users hanging around, making what was once a beautiful South Salinas, a drug den attracting more Irresponsible people and unnecessary costs to clean up.
Sincerely,
Patricia Romero
South Salinas resident
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Thomas Wiles
From: cindy carroll asthforensi
Wednesclay, March 27, 2024 12:15 PM
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There are numerous schools in the middle of a quiet neighborhood. We have enough in Salinas... put something there like an afterschool program. Marijuana dispensaries attract people who use then Drive (just go by the one on the railroad tracks). It is illegal and unsafe, but people do it anyway. I live within walking distance and do not want it.
Also, marijuana is a crutch people use. If you want people to be productive citizens, start with the kids and put something useful there. Move the YMCA there and put in a bigger pool.
Cynthia Carroll
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Thomas Wiles
From: Michael Prediger «[email protected]
Sent: Wednesday, March 27, 2024 11:30 AM
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Subject: South Salinas new cannabis dispensary
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City Council members, Planning Commision,
Please do not approve this business.
This area in the city is already becoming more unstable. A week ago I witnessed a situation where a person was openly confronting customers entering and departing the Ace Hardware store in the Star Center (myself being one of them) and he fire set at the yoghurt store are a few examples.
Recent data showing the harm to public health is showing an alarming trend. I have relatives in Colorado that bemoan what is happening in their state. I have observed some of the same trends here. The rate of the act of driving under the influence, even when not arrested, is becoming more of a problem as driving skills and judgement continue to deteriorate.
Since there is already one dispensary at John and Work St. we don't need or want market saturation like Starbucks employs.
As a property owner in the vicinity I do not consider this to be a positive addition to our community.
Again, please do not approve this business application.
Respectfully,
Michael Prediger
Property Owner