Humboldt County Supervisors Accept Marijuana Eradication Funding

[Jim Finnel]

The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors accepted $170,000 from the federal government for marijuana-related law enforcement work Tuesday morning, despite one individual's advice.

”Respect the sacred herb,” said Tad Robinson during public comment. “Say, 'No DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration), this is not what we want our law enforcement to do in Humboldt county.'”

The money will fund Humboldt County Sheriff's Office deputies' overtime for the eradication of marijuana. The funds will also pay for the salary and overtime of reserve officers.

Third District Supervisor Mark Lovelace said he wanted to clarify how the DEA funding might be affected if pot is legalized in the November election.

He said there will still be people who don't want to follow the rules, and the black market will still be an issue.

”There will always be a need for law enforcement when it comes to marijuana, whatever the need may be,” he said.

Humboldt County Sheriff Gary Philp said the sheriff's office will follow California law, whatever it may be in the future.

”We really don't believe -- even if there is legalization in November -- illegal drug activity and enforcement efforts will disappear,” he said.

The funding, available each year, is to be spent on overtime for Humboldt County Sheriff's Office deputies as well as the salaries and overtime of reserve officers.


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[GanjaAL2]

Terrorist funding at its best... courtousy of the US governement.

Change... yes sir, chump change and you fell for it!

 

[MedicalNeed]

I think it is time for all areas to take the DEA money then spend it all on Harm Reduction methods, this would take money away from prohibition right from the ones getting the most money.

Just Imagine them spending the 700 dollar an hour DEA cannabis fly budget on needle exchange programs and etc. instead. This would provide local areas with the much needed money influx while providing local Harm Reduction Methods all while helping to end Cannabis Prohibition!

 

[GanjaAL2]

how about pooring that money into schools, catching child molestor's, helping people in the housing industry that caused some of the financial dibacle or even help with the funding of health care. No... poor it into terrorism within the USA!

ter·ror·ism (těr'ə-rĭz'əm)
n. The unlawful use or threatened use of force or violence by a person or an organized group against people or property with the intention of intimidating or coercing societies or governments, often for ideological or political reasons.

ter·ror·ism   /ˈtɛrəˌrɪzəm/ Show Spelled[ter-uh-riz-uhm] Show IPA
–noun
1.the use of violence and threats to intimidate or coerce, esp. for political purposes.

2.the state of fear and submission produced by terrorism or terrorization.

 

[MedicalNeed]

GanjaAL2, I agree

But the Harm Reduction spending will show more how the populace is tired of the War on Americans called the Drug War.

 

[GanjaAL2]

Your right... the act of terrorism on its own people labeled as a war on drugs.

Don't get me wrong... I think we should go after the harmful drugs but Marijuana has been used since the dawn of time with no real harm on the individuals who use it the way it is intended for. Just the same as prescription drugs, however marijuana does not have the same harmful side affects as prescription drugs.

 

[Medifreddie]

The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors accepted $170,000 from the federal government for marijuana-related law enforcement work Tuesday morning, despite one individual's advice.

”Respect the sacred herb,” said Tad Robinson during public comment. “Say, 'No DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration), this is not what we want our law enforcement to do in Humboldt county.'”

The money will fund Humboldt County Sheriff's Office deputies' overtime for the eradication of marijuana. The funds will also pay for the salary and overtime of reserve officers.

Third District Supervisor Mark Lovelace said he wanted to clarify how the DEA funding might be affected if pot is legalized in the November election.

He said there will still be people who don't want to follow the rules, and the black market will still be an issue.

”There will always be a need for law enforcement when it comes to marijuana, whatever the need may be,” he said.

Humboldt County Sheriff Gary Philp said the sheriff's office will follow California law, whatever it may be in the future.

”We really don't believe -- even if there is legalization in November -- illegal drug activity and enforcement efforts will disappear,” he said.

The funding, available each year, is to be spent on overtime for Humboldt County Sheriff's Office deputies as well as the salaries and overtime of reserve officers.


NewsHawk: User: 420 MAGAZINE
Source: Times-Standard
Author: Donna Tam
Copyright: 2010 Times-Standard
Contact: Contact Us - Times-Standard Online
Website: Humboldt County Supervisors accept marijuana eradication funding, support Medicare extension bill - Times-Standard Online

Move To Legalize Marijuana In California Sparks Fears About Drop In Prices
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"A proposal to put the legalization of marijuana in California to a vote this November is causing some growers of the plant in the state to worry about a sharp drop in the value of their crop if the measure succeeds.

As The Los Angeles Times explained in January, when supporters of the proposed Regulate, Control and Tax Cannabis Act of 2010 turned in more than enough signatures to get the measure on the ballot, the initiative “would make it legal for anyone 21 and older to possess an ounce of marijuana and grow plants in an area no larger than 25 square feet for personal use. It would also allow cities and counties to permit marijuana to be grown and sold, and to impose taxes on marijuana production and sales.”

On Monday, The Times-Sentinel newspaper in Humboldt County, a part of Northern California known as the “Emerald Triangle” for the density of its marijuana crop, reported:

Local business people, officials and those involved in the marijuana industry are planning to meet Tuesday night and break a long-standing silence to talk about what supposedly is the backbone of Humboldt County’s economy — pot. More specifically, the meeting will focus on the potential economic effects of the legalization of marijuana.


While the local newspaper’s report on the meeting quoted the its organizer, Anna Hamilton, by name, it did not state that she was, herself, a grower of the plant — which is legal in the state only when used as medication. According to The Times-Sentinel, Ms. Hamilton “said she is ‘intimately involved’ with the marijuana industry.” That sort of coyness led Frank James to write on NPR’s news blog:

Marijuana growers tend to be a fairly secretive lot, probably even in Humboldt, so I wonder what the attendance will be like and if the Drug Enforcement Agency will be there.

Ms. Hamilton told the local newspaper that if the county’s marijuana industry prepares for legalization, there could be some positives for the area: “We have to embrace marijuana tourism, marijuana products and services — and marijuana has to become a part of the Humboldt County brand,” she said.

The ballot initiative, which is being presented in part as a way to raise tax revenues for California, is supported by Richard Lee, an Oakland businessman who makes his money selling the drug legally. Mr. Lee also founded Oaksterdam University, which trains growers.

A campaign Web site, Taxcannabis.org, prominently features the results of a 2009 Field poll that found that “legalizing marijuana and taxing its proceeds” was supported by 56 percent of those surveyed in California."

First, Humboldt Co folks complain about the possible economical fallout should the MJ med legalization bill pass in November and yet they appose the Feds stepping in: “Say, 'No DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration), this is not what we want our law enforcement to do in Humboldt county". Geez guys, make up your minds!

In reality, having the law enforcement element out and about in Humboldt Co has always insured a product producing/price balance. This last season, a lot fewer busts were made resulting in the market glut we're now experiencing. Without the busts, there is no "dry" season. Without the dry season, the prices fall. It's simple supply and demand business economics or one can apply the age old survival rule of predator and pray. Without one, the other cannot exist. As for Humboldt County, it reminds me of the line in a song, "What's it gonna be, boy...?" MF