1. Marijuana Policy: City, County, State Perspectives
Victor Salinas and Brandon Goldner, City of Portland
Elizabeth Clapp, Multnomah County
Steve Sander, Oregon Liquor Control Commission
Big Village Marijuana Training
April, 2016

2. We hope you will learn:
What has and is happening with marijuana policy?
What does the public need to know about marijuana policy?
How can you advocate for policy change?
What does legalization mean for youth?
What resources are available to keep you informed?

3. Marijuana Policy Program
City of Portland
Marijuana Policy Program
Theresa Marchetti Livability Programs Manager
Víctor Salinas Program Coordinator
Brandon Goldner Program Assistant
Lina Rodriguez Admin. Coordinator
Christina Coursey Admin. Support
Dylan Krueger Code Compliance
Laurel Shepard Code Compliance
Jordan Potter Program Aide

4. Marijuana Policy Program
The Marijuana Policy Program was developed 2014
The primary focus is neighborhood safety and livability
The cornerstones of the program include:
Policy making informed by public involvement
Regulatory framework focused on collaborative enforcement
Industry and Community education around local regulations

5. Regulations reflect the collaborative process
Public Involvement
3 Town Halls
100 participants
Community Stakeholder Workgroup
35 participants
Targeted outreach
Over 700 contacts
Regulations reflect the collaborative process
and input received

6. Marijuana Policy Program
Portland has an interest in regulating Marijuana Businesses and Medical Dispensaries within the city limits to address:
Responsible integration of the industry
Environmental impacts related to livability and public safety, including saturation
Security of the industry
Community expectations: Realistic attainable regulations
Unlicensed locations / Illegal operations (State has no statutory authority)

7. Marijuana Policy Program
What’s happening with marijuana policy in Portland?
Portland City Council adopted Portland City Code (PCC) 14B.130
Council has amended local code to enhance our ability to regulate marijuana facilities in Portland
Council is seeking input to inform future policy decisions

8. Marijuana Policy Program
What does the public need to know about marijuana policy in Portland ?
PCC 14B.130 guides marijuana policy in Portland
Portland marijuana policy will continue to evolve

9. Marijuana Policy Program
How can the public advocate for marijuana policy change in Portland?
Engage with the Marijuana Policy Oversight Team (MPOT)
Contact the Marijuana Policy Program
Contact your City Commissioners

10. Marijuana Policy Program
What does legalization mean for young people in Portland?
For those under 21, marijuana remains illegal
There are more resources for youth to understand the effects and consequences of marijuana

11. Marijuana Policy Program
How can the public find resources on marijuana issues in Portland?
Visit the Marijuana Policy Program website: portlandoregon.gov/marijuana
Drop by the Marijuana Policy Program office!
Visit the Auditor’s Office website: portlandoregon.gov/auditor

12. Multnomah County Health Department
Marijuana Legalization Team
Dr. Paul Lewis, Tri-County Health Officer
Rachael Banks, Director of Equity, Planning, & Strategy
Elizabeth Clapp, Senior Research Analyst
Laurel Moses, Health Policy Analyst
Jaimee Mayfield, Senior Communications Strategist
Kovi Altamirano, Program Specialist

13. Retail Marijuana Priorities
Youth access
Public safety, especially DUI
Personal health
lungs
acute anxiety
dependence
contamination
dose

14. Scope of Work Coordination, convening Policy Education Evidence review
Data analysis, monitoring
Research
Equity issues

15. What does the public need to know about marijuana policy in Multnomah County?
The County can set retail marijuana policy for the unincorporated areas only - otherwise under cities’ control.
Multnomah County passed measure -- the only way to stop retail sales would be through a general election vote.
mainly rural, very few options for retail stores
mention innovative rules around light pollution, attempts to control smell

16. What is happening with marijuana policy in Multnomah County?
April 1st, 2016 the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners approved the Marijuana Business land use regs.
April, 2015 the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners passed an ordinance that:
prohibits youth (under 18 yrs.) from buying and using inhalant delivery systems (e-cigs, vaping)
does not allow vaping in workplaces where smoking is prohibited
We are also highly involved with policy making at the state and city levels too. (state legislative sessions, RACs, ordinances)
We also communicate monthly with policy makers in CO, WA.

17. How can the public advocate for marijuana policy change in Multnomah County?
Contact your cities!
Encourage your schools to review their substance use discipline policies - keep youth in school rather than expel, suspend
Encourage retailers not to advertise to youth

18. What resources are available?
Health Department webpage
Data related to youth marijuana use in Multnomah County
Protect What’s Next website
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