2018 Delaware Cannabis Voter Guide Table of Contents

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1 2018 Delaware Cannabis Voter Guide Primary Election September 6, 2018

2 2018 Delaware Cannabis Voter Guide Table of Contents Candidate Survey Questions and Summary of Candidate Responses... 1 Candidate Profiles Table of Contents... 5 Candidate Profiles (Responses to survey questions, cannabis voting history of incumbent candidates, candidate contact information) a. 150th General Assembly State Senate b. 150th General Assembly House of Representatives.. 16 Delaware Cannabis Advocacy Network Delaware Cannabis Advocacy Network P.O. Box 1625 Dover, DE (302) info@delawarecannabis.org

3 The Delaware Cannabis Voter Guide We delivered a five question survey on cannabis policy to Delaware General Assembly candidates on July 20, The Delaware Cannabis Voter Guide is comprised of candidate responses, along with the cannabis bill voting history of incumbents. The key below includes the survey questioins, available responses, and a key for interpreting the survey summary. Question 1 Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market? Response Yes, I would be willing to sponsor a bill to end prohibition and create a regulated market. Yes, I support this and would vote Yes on a bill to end prohibition and create a regulated market. I am undecided and would like more information. No, I do not support this; however I am open to research and information. No, I do not support this and would vote against a bill to create a regulated market. S Y U O N Question 2 Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their home? Response Yes, I would be willing to sponsor a bill to allow for home cultivation. Yes, I support this and would vote Yes on a bill to allow for home cultivation I am undecided and would like more information. No, do not support this; however I am open to research and information. No, I do not support this and would vote against a bill to allow for home cultivation. S Y U O N Question 3 The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars from gangs and other criminal organizations. Response Agree Neither Agree Nor Disagree Disagree Strongly Disagree SA A N D SD Question 4 Cannabis regulation helps deter access to cannabis by minors by implementing enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as We Card programs. Response Agree Neither Agree Nor Disagree Disagree Strongly Disagree SA A N D SD Question 5 Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco. Response Agree Neither Agree Nor Disagree Disagree Strongly Disagree SA A N D SD 1

4 Senate District Candidate Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5 2 Darius Brown S S A A A 2 Bobbie Cummings O O N D A 2 Sam Guy The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey as of September 1, Herman Holloway, Jr. The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey as of September 1, Jordan Hines The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey as of September 1, Elizabeth Lockman S Y A SA A 17 Donyale Hall The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey as of September 1, Justin King N N D D SD House of Representatives District Candidate Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5 1 Charles Potter S U SA SA A 1 Nnamdi Chuwuocha S U SA SA SA 2 Stephanie Bolden No response received as of September 1, Did not vote for cannabis legalization legislation in 2018 (HB 110). 2 U Gundi Jacobs The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey as of September 1, Sherry Dorsey Walker Y O A A A 3 Paul Falkowski Y Y SA N SA 3 Jim Miller The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey as of September 1, Ajawavi Ajavon S S A A A 5 William Resto The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey as of September 1,

5 5 Kendra Johnson The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey as of September 1, Catherine Imbrugia The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey as of September 1, Larry Lambert S S SA SA SA 7 Rose Izzo S S SA SA SA 7 Joseph Daigle S S SA SA SA 7 Raymond Siegfried The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey as of September 1, Debbie Harrington The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey as of September 1, Monique Johns The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey as of September 1, Jim Ryan Y Y SA SA A 12 Rachel Blumenfeld Y Y A A A 12 Krista Griffith The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey as of September 1, Linwood Jackson S S SA SA SA 16 Franklin Cooke The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey as of September 1, Jakim Mohammed S O N N N 17 Michael Burns The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey as of September 1, Melissa Minor-Brown The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey as of September 1, David Roberts The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey as of September 1, Guillermina Gonzalez S S SA SA A 22 Renee Taschner The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey as of September 1, Michael Smith The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey as of September 1, Katherine Beard The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey as of September 1, Sean Lynn S S SA SA SA 31 David Anderson S U SA SA SA 31 Ralph Taylor O Y A D N 31 Jean Dowding 3

6 35 Jesse Vanderwende The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey as of September 1, Robert Mitchell O O N D N 4

7 150th General Assembly Senate DISTRICT AREA CANDIDATE PAGE 2 Wilmington Darius Brown 8 2 Wilmington Bobbie Cummings 9 2 Wilmington Sam Guy 10 2 Wilmington Herman Holloway, Jr Wilmington Jordan Hines 12 3 Wilmington Elizabeth Lockman Dover, Camden Donyale Hall Dover, Camden Justin King th General Assembly House of Representatives DISTRICT AREA CANDIDATE PAGE 1 Wilmington Charles Potter 16 1 Wilmington Nnamdi Chuwuocha 17 2 Wilmington Stephanie Bolden 18 2 Wilmington U Gundi Jacobs 19 3 Wilmington Sherry Dorsey Walker 20 3 Wilmington Paul Falkowski 21 3 Wilmington Jim Miller 22 5 Bear Ajawavi Ajavon 23 5 Bear William Resto 24 5 Bear Kendra Johnson 25 7 Arden, Claymont Catherine Imbrugia 26 5

8 7 Arden, Claymont Larry Lambert 27 7 Arden, Claymont Rose Izzo 28 7 Arden, Claymont Joseph Daigle 29 7 Arden, Claymont Raymond Siegfried 30 9 Odessa, Port Penn Debbie Harrington 31 9 Odessa, Port Penn Monique Johns 32 9 Odessa, Port Penn Jim Ryan Hockessin, Greenville Rachel Blumenfeld Hockessin, Greenville Krista Griffith Wilmington Linwood Jackson Wilmington Franklin Cooke Wilmington Jakim Mohammed New Castle Michael Burns New Castle Melissa Minor-Brown New Castle David Roberts Hockessin Guillermina Gonzalez Hockessin Renee Taschner Hockessin Michael Smith Hockessin Katherine Beard Dover Sean Lynn Dover David Anderson Dover Ralph Taylor Dover Jean Dowding Bridgeville, Greenwood Jesse Vanderwende 50 6

9 35 Bridgeville, Greenwood Robert Mitchell 51 7

10 Darius Brown (D) District 2 Wilmington Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market? Yes, I would be willing to sponsor a bill to end prohibition and create a regulated market. Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their home? votefordarius@gmail.com PO Box 246 Wilmington, DE Yes, I would be willing to sponsor a bill to allow for home cultivation. The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars from gangs and other criminal organizations. Agree Will SPONSOR cannabis legalization legislation Cannabis regulation helps deter access to cannabis by minors by implementing enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as We Card programs Will SPONSOR home cultivation legislation Agree Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco. Agree 8

11 Bobbie Cummings (D) District 2 Wilmington Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market? No, I do not support this; however I am open to research and information. cummings4senate@gmail.com Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their home? Does NOT SUPPORT cannabis legalization legislation but open to research and information No, I do not support this; however I am open to research and information. The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars from gangs and other criminal organizations. Does NOT SUPPORT home cultivation legislation but open to research and information Neither Agree Nor Disagree Cannabis regulation helps deter access to cannabis by minors by implementing enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as We Card programs Disagree Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco. Agree 9

12 Samuel Guy (D) District 2 Wilmington The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey as of September 1, friendsofsamguy@comcast.net 10

13 Herman Holloway, Jr. (D) District 2 Wilmington The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey as of September 1, (302)

14 Jordan Hines (D) District 3 Wilmington The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey as of September 1, hinesforsenate@gmail.com PO Box 1702 Wilmington, DE Phone: (302)

15 Elizabeth Lockman (D) District 3 Wilmington Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market? Yes, I would be willing to sponsor a bill to end prohibition and create a regulated market. Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their home? tizzy@lockmanforsenate.org Yes, I support this and would vote Yes on a bill to allow for home cultivation. The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars from gangs and other criminal organizations. Will SPONSOR cannabis legalization legislation Agree Cannabis regulation helps deter access to cannabis by minors by implementing enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as We Card programs Will VOTE YES on home cultivation legislation Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco. Agree 13

16 Donyale Hall (R) District 17 Dover, Camden, Wyoming The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey as of September 1, Response to League of Women Voters Vote411 Voter Guide: Do you favor legalizing marijuana for non-medical personal use in Delaware? Support Explanation: Since the possession of specified quantities has already been decriminalized, I am not opposed to addressing the regulatory components and field sobriety measures necessary for legalization to occur Greentree Drive #302 Dover, DE

17 Justin King (R) District 17 Dover, Camden, Wyoming Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market? No, I do not support this and would vote against a bill to create a regulated market. Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their home? info@justinkingde.org No, I do not support this and would vote against a bill to allow for home cultivation. The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars from gangs and other criminal organizations. Will VOTE NO on cannabis legalization legislation Disagree Will VOTE NO on home cultivation legislation Cannabis regulation helps deter access to cannabis by minors by implementing enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as We Card programs Disagree Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco. Strongly Disagree 15

18 Charles Potter, Jr. (D) District 1 Wilmington Cannabis Voting History HB 39 6/2/15 Decriminalization of cannabis possession or private use of a personal use quantity of cannabis (less than one ounce). Yes SB 90 6/11/15 Rylie s Law adding intractable epilepsy to the list of debilitating conditions for which a physician may supply a written certification for medical cannabis Yes SB 181 6/16/16 Allowing designated caregivers to possess and adminster, and minor qualifying patients to use, medical cannabis oil on school busses and on school grounds Yes HB 332 6/7/16 Adding misdemeanor possession of cannabis and paraphernalia offenses to the list of violations and offenses for which a person may be eligible for probation before judgment Yes spjr00@aol.com Charles.Potter@state.de.us HB 400 7/1/16 Bob s Bill classifying pain, anxiety, or depression, if related to terminal illness as a qualifying condition in the Delaware Medical Marijuana Act Yes 411 Legislative Avenue Dover, DE Phone: (302) Fax: (302) Outside Office Carvel State Office Building 820 N. French St. Wilmington, DE Phone: (302) Fax: (302) SB 24 6/30/17 HB 210 7/2/17 HB 110 6/28/18 Removing the requirement that a psychiatrist be the physician who signs the written certification in support of an applicant's application for medical cannabis and adding anxiety to the list of debilitating conditions which a person can have to be eligible for medical cannabis. Allowing minors subject to debilitating medical conditions not specifically listed in 4906A(b) the same petition process to have their condition considered as that allowed for adults. Legalizing cannabis for adults 21 and older and creating a regulated market for cannabis. Yes Yes Yes Will SPONSOR cannabis legalization legislation UNDECIDED on home cultivation legislation Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market? Yes, I would be willing to sponsor a bill to end prohibition and create a regulated market. Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their home? I am undecided and would like more information. The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars from gangs and other criminal organizations. Cannabis regulation helps deter access to cannabis by minors by implementing enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as We Card programs. Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco. Agree 16

19 Nnamdi Chukquocha (D) District 1 Wilmington Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market? Yes, I support this and would vote Yes on a bill to end prohibition and create a regulated market. info@nnamdi-de.com Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their home? I am undecided and would like more information. The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars from gangs and other criminal organizations. Will SPONSOR cannabis legalization legislation UNDECIDED on home cultivation legislation Cannabis regulation helps deter access to cannabis by minors by implementing enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as We Card programs. Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco. 17

20 Stephanie T. Bolden (D) District 2 Wilmington Cannabis Voting History SB 17 5/5/11 Legalizing the medical use of cannabis for patients with specific qualifying conditions Yes HB 39 6/2/15 Decriminalization of cannabis possession or private use of a personal use quantity of cannabis (less than one ounce). Yes SB 90 6/11/15 Rylie s Law adding intractable epilepsy to the list of debilitating conditions for which a physician may supply a written certification for medical cannabis Yes SB 181 6/16/16 Allowing designated caregivers to possess and adminster, and minor qualifying patients to use, medical cannabis oil on school busses and on school grounds Yes sbolden22@comcast.net HB 332 6/7/16 Adding misdemeanor possession of cannabis and paraphernalia offenses to the list of violations and offenses for which a person may be eligible for probation before judgment Yes StephanieT.Bolden@state.de.us 411 Legislative Avenue Dover, DE Phone: (302) Fax: ( Home Phone: (302) Outside Office Carvel State Office Building 820 N. French St. Wilmington, DE Phone: (302) Fax: (302) HB 400 7/1/16 SB 24 6/30/17 HB 210 7/2/17 HB 110 6/28/18 Bob s Bill classifying pain, anxiety, or depression, if related to terminal illness as a qualifying condition in the Delaware Medical Marijuana Act Removing the requirement that a psychiatrist be the physician who signs the written certification in support of an applicant's application for medical cannabis and adding anxiety to the list of debilitating conditions which a person can have to be eligible for medical cannabis. Allowing minors subject to debilitating medical conditions not specifically listed in 4906A(b) the same petition process to have their condition considered as that allowed for adults. Legalizing cannabis for adults 21 and older and creating a regulated market for cannabis. Yes Yes Yes No Vote DID NOT VOTE for cannabis legalization legislation in 2018 (HB 110) The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey as of September 1,

21 U Gundi Jacobs (D) District 2 Wilmington The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey as of September 1, ugundijacobs@gmail.com 19

22 Sherry Dorsey Walker (D) District 3 Wilmington Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market? Yes, I support this and would vote Yes on a bill to end prohibition and create a regulated market. sherrydorseywalker@gmail.com Phone: (302) Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their home? No, I do not support this; however, I am open to research and information. The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars from gangs and other criminal organizations. Will VOTE YES on cannabis legalization legislation Agree Cannabis regulation helps deter access to cannabis by minors by implementing enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as We Card programs. DOES NOT SUPPORT home cultivation legislation, but open to research and information Agree Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco. Agree 20

23 James Hunter Miller (D) District 3 Wilmington The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey as of September 1, Response to League of Women Voters Vote411 Voter Guide: Do you favor legalizing marijuana for non-medical personal use in Delaware? Support Phone: (302) Explanation: A 2016 poll conducted by the University of Delaware concluded that 61 percent of Delawareans are in favor of the state legalizing marijuana. In that same year Colorado (which, in 2012, became the first state to legalize) an election poll revealed that 61 percent of residents thought legalization had a positive effect on the state s economy. In addition to creating new jobs, estimates suggest we could bring in $22 million in tax income in the first year alone. That number would likely increase: The total revenue Colorado received from taxes, licenses, and fees increased from $76 million in 2014 to more than $200 million in As for the impact on our children, interestingly enough, marijuana use among teens has gone down in Colorado since legalization. Washington has seen similar decreases. According to the American Journal of Public Health, Colorado has also seen a 6.5% reduction in deaths resulting from opioid abuse since legalization. 21

24 Paul Falkowski (D) District 3 Wilmington Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market? Yes, I support this and would vote Yes on a bill to end prohibition and create a regulated market. pauljfalk@aol.com Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their home? Yes, I support this and would vote Yes on a bill to allow for home cultivation. Will VOTE YES on cannabis legalization legislation The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars from gangs and other criminal organizations. Will VOTE YES on home cultivation legislation Cannabis regulation helps deter access to cannabis by minors by implementing enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as We Card programs. Neither Agree Nor Disagree Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco. 22

25 Ajawavi Ajavon (D) District 5 Bear, Newark Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market? Yes, I would be willing to sponsor a bill to end prohibition and create a regulated market. Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their home? ajaajavon5th@gmail.com Phone: (302) Yes, I would be willing to sponsor a bill to allow for home cultivation. The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars from gangs and other criminal organizations. Will SPONSOR cannabis legalization legislation Agree Cannabis regulation helps deter access to cannabis by minors by implementing enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as We Card programs. Will SPONSOR home cultivation legislation Agree Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco. Agree 23

26 William Resto Jr. (D) District 5 Bear, Newark The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey as of September 1, Response to League of Women Voters Vote411 Voter Guide: Do you favor legalizing marijuana for non-medical personal use in Delaware? The candidate chose not to mark a box Explanation: I would keep an open mind concerning legalization of marijuana for non-medical personal use because of the unintended issues that may arise in the long-term. 24

27 Kendra Johnson (D) District 5 Bear, Newark The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey as of September 1, voteforkendra@gmail.com Phone: (302) Response to League of Women Voters Vote411 Voter Guide: Do you favor legalizing marijuana for non-medical personal use in Delaware? Support Explanation: I support legalizing marijuana. However, I know that in supporting such a shift, there must be a shift in so many other institutions to make this work and to ensure that citizens are not negatively impacted by its legalization. The safety of our residents is the highest priority. I view the legalization of marijuana as a possible new funding stream that could help the economy. Additionally, the legalization of marijuana should be accompanied by a reevaluation of our criminal justice system. 25

28 Catherine Imburgia (D) District 7 Arden, Claymont The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey as of September 1, Response to League of Women Voters Vote411 Voter Guide: Do you favor legalizing marijuana for non-medical personal use in Delaware? Support Explanation: However, we need to better understand experiences from other states that have implemented legalized marijuana. I strongly believe that Delaware needs to thoroughly study and learn from others states what is being done to tax and regulate the use of non-medical marijuana, specifically how sustainable revenues are being generated and applied to better their communities. 26

29 Larry Lambert (D) District 7 Arden, Claymont Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market? Yes, I would be willing to sponsor a bill to end prohibition and create a regulated market. Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their home? info@larryfordelaware.com (302) Yes, I would be willing to sponsor a bill to allow for home cultivation. The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars from gangs and other criminal organizations. Will SPONSOR cannabis legalization legislation Cannabis regulation helps deter access to cannabis by minors by implementing enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as We Card programs. Will SPONSOR home cultivation legislation Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco. 27

30 Rose Izzo (D) District 7 Arden, Claymont Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market? Yes, I would be willing to sponsor a bill to end prohibition and create a regulated market. Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their home? info@roseizzo.com Yes, I would be willing to sponsor a bill to allow for home cultivation. The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars from gangs and other criminal organizations. Will SPONSOR cannabis legalization legislation Cannabis regulation helps deter access to cannabis by minors by implementing enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as We Card programs. Will SPONSOR home cultivation legislation Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco. 28

31 Joseph Daigle (D) District 7 Arden, Claymont Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market? Yes, I would be willing to sponsor a bill to end prohibition and create a regulated market. Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their home? joe@daiglefordelaware.com (302) Yes, I would be willing to sponsor a bill to allow for home cultivation. The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars from gangs and other criminal organizations. Will SPONSOR cannabis legalization legislation Cannabis regulation helps deter access to cannabis by minors by implementing enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as We Card programs. Will SPONSOR home cultivation legislation Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco. 29

32 Raymond Siegfried (D) District 7 Arden, Claymont The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey as of September 1, Response to League of Women Voters Vote411 Voter Guide: Do you favor legalizing marijuana for non-medical personal use in Delaware? Support Explanation: I support, in concept legalizing marijuana for nonmedical personal use. We can learn from Colorado and other states who have already legalized marijuana how best to legislate this to avoid the problems that they went through. A Pew Research Center survey indicated that 61% of Americans support the legalization of marijuana. Other recent reports show that marijuana does not contribute to medical diseases such as cancer, heart disease, or pulmonary disease. 30

33 Debbie Harrington (D) District 9 MOT/ Port Penn The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey as of September 1, Response to League of Women Voters Vote411 Voter Guide: Do you favor legalizing marijuana for non-medical personal use in Delaware? The candidate chose not to mark a box ntative.com Dvh123@verizon.net Explanation: I am supportive of the medicinal value of marijuana along with reducing its criminality. Far too many people, particularly people of color, are incarcerated for its use and crowding prisons with these minor offenses. Legalization would create jobs and boost the economy. Still, there is need for reasonable concern over the ability to regulate use of marijuana. I would want to study the issue further, understand the proposed legislation and consider the precedence for its legalization. 31

34 Monique Johns (D) District 9 MOT/ Port Penn The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey as of September 1, mjohns03@verizon.net 32

35 James Ryan (D) District 9 MOT/ Port Penn Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market? Yes, I support this and would vote Yes on a bill to end prohibition and create a regulated market. Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their home? jim@votejimryan.com Yes, I support this and would vote Yes on a bill to allow for home cultivation. Will VOTE YES on cannabis legalization legislation The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars from gangs and other criminal organizations. Will VOTE YES on home cultivation legislation Cannabis regulation helps deter access to cannabis by minors by implementing enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as We Card programs. Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco. Agree 33

36 Rachel Blumenfeld (D) District 12 Hockessin, Greenville, Centerville Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market? Yes, I support this and would vote Yes on a bill to end prohibition and create a regulated market. Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their home? rachel@rachelblumenfeld.com Yes, I support this and would vote Yes on a bill to allow for home cultivation. Will VOTE YES on cannabis legalization legislation The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars from gangs and other criminal organizations. Agree Will VOTE YES on home cultivation legislation Cannabis regulation helps deter access to cannabis by minors by implementing enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as We Card programs. Agree Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco. Agree 34

37 Krista Griffith (D) District 12 Hockessin, Greenville, Centerville The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey as of September 1, Response to League of Women Voters Vote411 Voter Guide: Do you favor legalizing marijuana for non-medical personal use in Delaware? Support Explanation: I support legalizing marijuana for non-medical personal use for individuals age 21 and older. I am very interested in making sure that any passage of marijuana legalization also contains an oversight committee that specifically deals with the safe operation of businesses, public safety and the impact on public health. 35

38 Linwood Jackson (D) District 16 Wilmington Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market? Yes, I would be willing to sponsor a bill to end prohibition and create a regulated market. Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their home? clinwoodj@aol.com Yes, I would be willing to sponsor a bill to allow for home cultivation. Will SPONSOR cannabis legalization legislation The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars from gangs and other criminal organizations. Will SPONSOR home cultivation legislation Cannabis regulation helps deter access to cannabis by minors by implementing enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as We Card programs. Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco. 36

39 Franklin Cooke Jr. (D) District 16 Wilmington The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey as of September 1, Response to League of Women Voters Vote411 Voter Guide: Do you favor legalizing marijuana for non-medical personal use in Delaware? The candidate chose not to mark a box FrankCooke2018@gmail.com P.O. Box Wilmington, DE (302) Explanation: Haven t been directly involved in the conversations regarding legalizing marijuana in Delaware, I can say as a career police officer, I m more concerned about the deadly drugs on our streets that are killing people. (Heroin). I would have to listen to both sides of the conversation to make a decision regarding which way I would vote. I would need answers regarding regulations and quantities to guarantee that the use is safe and regulated. I have concerns about the over population in todays prison systems with offenders of marijuana quantities that are below felony level. 37

40 Jakim Mohammed (D) District 16 Wilmington Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market? Yes, I would be willing to sponsor a bill to end prohibition and create a regulated market. jmohammed9797@gmail.com 428 Carver Drive Wilmington, Delaware (302) Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their home? No, I do not support this; however, I am open to research and information. The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars from gangs and other criminal organizations. Will SPONSOR cannabis legalization legislation Neither Agree Nor Disagree Cannabis regulation helps deter access to cannabis by minors by implementing enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as We Card programs. DOES NOT SUPPORT home cultivation legislation, but open to research and information Neither Agree Nor Disagree Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco. Neither Agree Nor Disagree 38

41 Michael Burns (D) District 17 New Castle The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey as of September 1, Response to League of Women Voters Vote411 Voter Guide: Do you favor legalizing marijuana for non-medical personal use in Delaware? Support East Basin Road New Castle, Delaware (302) Explanation: While I don t oppose the present efforts to begin the process of legalization, we need to move further together to work out the resolution of the differences in opinion on the subject. Other states have worked through this and Delaware should as well. 39

42 Melissa Minor-Brown (D) District 17 New Castle The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey as of September 1, Response to League of Women Voters Vote411 Voter Guide: Do you favor legalizing marijuana for non-medical personal use in Delaware? Support (302) Explanation: Yes, with restrictions and an age limit. 40

43 David Roberts (D) District 17 New Castle The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey as of September 1, Response to League of Women Voters Vote411 Voter Guide: Do you favor legalizing marijuana for non-medical personal use in Delaware? The candidate chose not to mark a box 35 Yeates Dr New Castle, DE Explanation: I support legalized marijuana for medical use. (302)

44 Guillermina Gonzalez (D) District 22 Hockessin Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market? Yes, I would be willing to sponsor a bill to end prohibition and create a regulated market. Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their home? ggfordelaware@gmail.com Yes, I would be willing to sponsor a bill to allow for home cultivation. The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars from gangs and other criminal organizations. Will SPONSOR cannabis legalization legislation Will SPONSOR home cultivation legislation Cannabis regulation helps deter access to cannabis by minors by implementing enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as We Card programs. Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco. Agree 42

45 Renee Taschner (D) District 22 Hockessin The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey as of September 1, Response to League of Women Voters Vote411 Voter Guide: Do you favor legalizing marijuana for non-medical personal use in Delaware? P.O. Box 69 Hockessin, DE (302) The candidate chose not to mark a box Explanation: As a retired New Castle County Police officer who used to enforce these laws, I cannot say that I am not conflicted about this legislation. Legalizing marijuana for non-medical personal use is a hotly debated issue across the country not just here in Delaware. Any law legalizing marijuana needs to address the rights of employers to insist on a drug free environment as in some cases the safety of the employee and the public depend on it. I will acknowledge that too many people have arrest records stemming from clearly personal use arrests. In some cases these arrest records have prevented individuals from gaining meaningful employment and this has to change. Each situation needs to be judged on its own merits. As your legislator, I would be open to hearing all sides of this issue and consider solutions that balances the interests of all. 43

46 Michael Smith (R) District 22 Hockessin The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey as of September 1, Response to League of Women Voters Vote411 Voter Guide: Do you favor legalizing marijuana for non-medical personal use in Delaware? om (302) Oppose Explanation: After speaking with law enforcement, there needs to be strict safeguards in place for our children and a test in place for enforcement. If those issues are considered, solutions proposed and solutions agreed upon, I would support the legalization of marijuana due to its decriminalization in the state of Delaware. 44

47 Katherine Beard (R) District 22 Hockessin The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey as of September 1, Response to League of Women Voters Vote411 Voter Guide: Do you favor legalizing marijuana for non-medical personal use in Delaware? Oppose Explanation: I would put public health and safety above increases in tax revenue. Based on physicians and university research, there is very little research on the long term medical effects of recreational marijuana usage or public safety implications such as how legalized marijuana use impacts use of other drugs or traffic fatalities. There is evidence that a developing brain up to age 25 is negatively impacted by marijuana use. Therefore, until additional evidence-based information is available, I would oppose legalizing marijuana for non-medical use. I understand parents concerns that teens seem to have access to marijuana anyway and there is little protection and uncertain quality. I support additional education and research, as well as Division of Public Health testing for bacterial and fungal pathogens and other contaminants. I support review of the level of criminalization for small amounts of marijuana and advocating for treatment when usage suggests this is a healthcare issue. 45

48 Sean M. Lynn (D) District 31 Dover Cannabis Voting History HB 39 6/2/15 Decriminalization of cannabis possession or private use of a personal use quantity of cannabis (less than one ounce). Yes SB 90 6/11/15 Rylie s Law adding intractable epilepsy to the list of debilitating conditions for which a physician may supply a written certification for medical cannabis Yes SB 181 6/16/16 Allowing designated caregivers to possess and adminster, and minor qualifying patients to use, medical cannabis oil on school busses and on school grounds Yes HB 332 6/7/16 Adding misdemeanor possession of cannabis and paraphernalia offenses to the list of violations and offenses for which a person may be eligible for probation before judgment Yes Sean.Lynn@state.de.us 411 Legislative Avenue Dover, DE Phone: (302) HB 400 7/1/16 SB 24 6/30/17 Bob s Bill classifying pain, anxiety, or depression, if related to terminal illness as a qualifying condition in the Delaware Medical Marijuana Act Removing the requirement that a psychiatrist be the physician who signs the written certification in support of an applicant's application for medical cannabis and adding anxiety to the list of debilitating conditions which a person can have to be eligible for medical cannabis. Yes Yes Will SPONSOR cannabis legalization legislation HB 210 7/2/17 HB 110 6/28/18 Allowing minors subject to debilitating medical conditions not specifically listed in 4906A(b) the same petition process to have their condition considered as that allowed for adults. Legalizing cannabis for adults 21 and older and creating a regulated market for cannabis. Yes Yes Will SPONSOR home cultivation legislation Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market? Yes, I would be willing to sponsor a bill to end prohibition and create a regulated market. Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their home? Yes, I would be willing to sponsor a bill to allow for home cultivation. The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars from gangs and other criminal organizations. Cannabis regulation helps deter access to cannabis by minors by implementing enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as We Card programs. Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco. 46

49 David Anderson (R) District 31 Dover Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market? Yes, I would be willing to sponsor a bill to end prohibition and create a regulated market. Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their home? davidandersonfordover.com david@davidandersonfordover. com 251 N. DuPont Hwy, PMB 130 Dover, DE (302) I am undecided and would like more information. The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars from gangs and other criminal organizations. Will SPONSOR cannabis legalization legislation Cannabis regulation helps deter access to cannabis by minors by implementing enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as We Card programs. UNDECIDED on home cultivation legislation Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco. 47

50 Ralph Taylor (D) District 31 Dover Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market? No, I do not support this; however, I am open to research and information. Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their home? Yes, I support this and would vote Yes on a bill to allow for home cultivation. DOES NOT SUPPORT cannabis legalization legislation, but open to research and information The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars from gangs and other criminal organizations. Agree Will VOTE YES on home cultivation legislation Cannabis regulation helps deter access to cannabis by minors by implementing enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as We Card programs. Disagree Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco. Neither Agree Nor Disagree 48

51 Jean Dowding (R) District 31 Dover The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey as of September 1, Response to League of Women Voters Vote411 Voter Guide: Do you favor legalizing marijuana for non-medical personal use in Delaware? Oppose Explanation: This citizen-led 61% popular voter movement to legalize recreational marijuana is a complex issue and deserves major scrutiny. It is not going away. My driver safety, addiction and adolescent safety concerns lead me to agree with some supporters and many lawmakers that there are too many safety and regulatory issues surrounding legalization of nonmedical marijuana. A year after legislators began debating the bill to legalize recreational marijuana aimed at taxing and regulating the drug, the Bill failed in the House despite its amended legislation to address key safety and regulation concerns about impaired driving; distribution of the drug; packaging and labeling requirements; prohibited products resembling candy and cartoon characters; employers not obligated to allow marijuana activities; individuals prohibited from driving under the influence; devices to measure THC... Supporters assert that marijuana has medical benefits; creates jobs and boosts the economy. 49

52 Jesse Vanderwende (R) District 35 Bridgeville The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey as of September 1,

53 Robert Mitchell (R) District 35 Bridgeville Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market? No, I do not support this; however, I am open to research and information. (302) Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their home? No, I do not support this; however, I am open to research and information. DOES NOT SUPPORT cannabis legalization legislation, but open to research and information The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars from gangs and other criminal organizations. Neither Agree Nor Disagree DOES NOT SUPPORT home cultivation legislation, but open to research and information Cannabis regulation helps deter access to cannabis by minors by implementing enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as We Card programs. Disagree Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco. Neither Agree Nor Disagree 51