Michigan Deserves Way Better! Vote The Pro Cannabis 420 Slate August 2018

By the Weed Warrior

On or before August 7th, 2018, cast your vote for candidates who have a proven record of supporting the legalization of marijuana.  Michigan deserves much better in the delegation that is representing southeastern Michigan, especially Wayne County. The current crop of legislators have effectively ignored the votes and the will of the people through their actions. For a political action committee to recommend candidates who are convicted felons, domestic violence abusers, and supporting false claims of sexual harassment by accusers is disgusting and programmed distractions for maximum damage to candidates. 

Lansing Michigan 1st day of Medical Marijuana April 2009

When you screen through the drama and, when it comes to the struggle to legalize marijuana, we see these candidates who are cannabis friendly and worthy of your vote in the Michigan Primary Election on or before Tuesday August 7th, 2018.

Name	Elected Position Sought
Debbie Stabenow	US Senate
Gretchen Whitmer	Governor
Andy Levin	US Rep District 9
Haley Stevens	US Rep District 11
Write In	US Rep District 12
Rashida Tilab	US Rep District 13
Stephanie Chang	State Senate District 1
George Cushingberry	State Senate District 2
Write In	State Senate District 3
Fred Durhal	State Senate District 4
Write In	State Rep  District 1
Latesha Johnson	State Rep  District 2
Write In	State Rep  District 3
Issac Robinson	State Rep  District 4
Rita Ross	State Rep  District 5
Tom Choske	State Rep  District 6
Write In	State Rep  District 7
Write In	State Rep  District 8
Gary Pollard	State Rep  District 9

Please review prior history of legislative actions before you vote. If we are to change the law for the people, you must elect candidates who have a prior history of working for marijuana reform instead of flip flopping on their position for the sake of your vote. 

Source:  Citizens for Ethical Treatment of Patients  PAC

Stand your Ground for Democracy and Marijuana Reform in Detroit MI

By Weed Warrior

Marijuana business owners are strongly encouraged to stand their ground to force compliance on the recently enacted ordinances to regulate daily operations. On Friday, February 16th, 2018 and Thursday March 8th, 2018,  all who are interested in standing up for democracy are strongly encouraged to be present at the Coleman Young Municipal Center in courtroom #701 of the Honorable Wayne County Circuit Court Judge Robert Colombo. 

Your presence is requested to protest the attempt by the Detroit Planning Commission, Detroit City Council and, Law Department to invalidate the results of the November 7th general election regarding voter approval of two Marijuana reform measures by 60%. In this case the members of the Planning Commission and City Council are placing themselves above the law by approving this act of voter fraud.  In the second case the plaintiffs Marcus Cummins and Deborah Omokehinde have clearly lost their minds. Quoting the website Ballotpedia:

Following voter approval of two marijuana-related ordinances, Proposal A and Proposal B, the Detroit City Council introduced a resolution to challenge the ordinances on November 21, 2017. According to the Detroit Free Press, council member James Tate introduced the resolution, stating that the ordinances contain language that threatens the city's zoning process. Under the ordinances, which were placed on the ballot through citizen initiatives, dispensaries may be opened a distance of 500 feet or more from other dispensaries or religious institutions and may be opened without a public comment period or the approval of the Board of Zoning Appeals. In the resolution, Tate requested that the mayor and corporation counsel take action to prevent the implementation of the ordinances and the new zoning rules. The council voted 7-1 in favor of the resolution.[Source Detroit Free Press] 

The common theme in both cases is that people are not allowed to vote on issues concerning their municipality.  The plaintiffs in both cases are saying that people who voted did not understand what they were voting on. In a previous ruling, Judge Colombo ordered that the issue be placed on the ballot for the people to decide what they want, instead of the City Council telling them what they are going to get regardless of their input. Preventing citizens from voting on issues is blatant voter suppression.

Detroit City Council Member James Tate District 1

Website: Ballot Language Proposal A Facilities Ordinance- City of Detroit

Website: Ballot Language Proposal B Zoning Ordinance - City of Detroit

The hearings conducted for the rejected ordinance was a charade created for a select few people in the community. Detroit voters do not need to be disrespected again, just like what happened with the vote on rejecting Emergency Management. You are strongly encouraged to write Judge Colombo urging him to dismiss this attempt of Voter Fraud upon the people of the City of Detroit in both cases.  Members of the legal community are strongly recommended to file Writs of Mandamus compelling the City to approve their business under the new ordinance. Interested Citizens are strongly encouraged to contact every elected official in the City of Detroit to demand that Building Safety and Engineering start taking online applications immediately and, respect the decision of the people for Marijuana reform in the City of Detroit. 

Contact Information 

Hon. Judge Robert Colombo (Website Wayne County Circuit Court)

3rd Circuit  Wayne County Circuit Court

Coleman Young Municipal Center Room 701

Detroit, MI 48226  

Case #17-017221-AW  and  #17012152-AW
Office Number Call (313) 224-5430 Courtroom Clerk Matthew Johnson 

Website Detroit City Council - Brenda Jones President - Mary Sheffield President Pro Tempore

Urgent Message! Stop Voter Fraud Attempt by Detroit Business Owners

By The Weed Warrior

Your presence is being requested at room 913 Coleman Young Municipal Center, Wayne County Circuit Court  on Thursday, January 4^th, 2018 @ 9AM   in the courtroom of the Hon. Judge Lita Popkey  to protest the attempt by a small group of Marijuana business owners to reject the results of the November 7^th, 2017 vote to opt-into and rezone business in accordance with State Laws.

UPDATE: as of Jan. 3rd, 2018 @ 9:00pm.

Please go to room 701 instead, and ask (or call (313) 224-5430) Courtroom Clerk Matthew Johnson to meet with Judge Robert J. Colombo Jr.  to express your feelings about your vote being invalidated by special interest groups that want to monopolize the Detroit Marijuana Market. The people are the employer of any Board of Zoning or any other government entity and our Vote is our Voice that must be respected. 

As of January 3rd, 2018 the Temporary Restraining Order has been vacated by Judge Colombo.  Therefore the new ordinance takes immediate effect as of 12:01 January 4th, 2018. This includes drive through facilities, as that part of the old ordinance was repealed also.

Website: Judge Robert J. Colombo

Clear the Confusion with Cannabis

This deplorable attempt to reject the results of an election is a direct slap in the face of anyone who has fought for and died for the right as a citizen to be a part of a vital democratic process. This appears to be an attempt for a few owners to prevent others from opening and, forcing others out.

We are urging Judge Popkey to dismiss this blatant attempt of voter fraud.

The plaintiffs in this lawsuit want the City of Detroit to continue to enforce the old Marijuana Ordinance that was repealed by the electorate by 60%.  Under the new State Law and City Ordinance, everyone who was approved by the Board of Zoning Appeals has an advantage to finally achieve their license.  The City of Detroit website is being modified to accept the 5 different licenses that the State has authorized. 

The Lansing/Okemos 7 - Marijuana Prisoners
Down with Pat Miles!   Vote Dana Nessel AG 2018

This litigation by these and other plaintiffs are unacceptable and illegal.  Children are being harmed because we are now telling them that voting does not mean anything at all, leading to voter apathy.

Per the Detroit City Charter any changes to the ordinance must wait 365 days before any action is taken to make any change. Then it must be voted upon by the PEOPLE instead of being rammed through by the council.  Any business supporting or sponsoring this voter fraud attempt must be boycotted and sanctioned by the Marijuana community.

Case Number  17-017221-AW

Date:  Thursday January 4^th, 2018   - 9:00am

Hon.  Lita M. Popke Judge

(313) 224-2953 
Room 913 

Coleman A. Young Municipal Center  

2 Woodward Ave Detroit MI 48226

Law Clerk: Eric Minch    Eric.Minch@3rdcc.org
Court Clerk:  Marciana Lawrence marciana.lawrence@3rdcc.org
Court Reporter:  Video Courtroom, Deputy:  J. Cruts

Plaintiffs to Boycott:

VK Real Estate Holdings III LLC  and 

12800 E. Eight Mile Detroit MI 48205 

                        

Attorney of Record Christopher B. McMahon   Retained (248) 746-2772(W)

Defendants:  City of Detroit, Citizens for Sensible Cannabis Reform

Voting Straight D to Keep the Weed Free. 2014 Lame Ducks and The Future of Marijuana Law Reform

By Weed Warrior (with quotes from voters)

“When I Vote this time, I will remember in November what happened last December” -  UAW member and Medical Marijuana Patient.

"I am Voting the 420 Slate (click here) to get the economy straight" - A customer at Baker's Keyboard Lounge

The future of Marijuana as we know it is in danger, if you don’t vote straight Democratic and, for Supreme Court Judges Bernstine, Murphy, and Thomas.  People who want you to believe that legislators in Lansing will pass progressive Marijuana laws in Lame Duck session after the election will be lied to again. Just ask the Unions regarding Right to Work legislation that was passed after November 2012 election.  Another example is the Voter suppression involved to prevent the repeal of the Emergency Manager Law. Changing a law after the election so that the voters cannot change again is clear example of Voting Fraud. 

"When you replace the letter U with an I in Lame Duck, this is what we will get in Lansing if we let those same guys win again like 2010"  - A Unidentified Female shopping at Mejiers on 8 mile and Woodward.

On a national level, electing Congressional Representatives and Senators that are Cannabis friendly, Marijuana would be removed from the Controlled Substances List. Leaders like Brenda Lawrence and John Conyers will pass laws allowing dollars to be transferred from incarceration into education, infrastructure upgrading like streets, sewers, lights, and other things needed.  To negate the effect of Statewide voter photo ID laws, taking a selfie at the polls with your provisional ballot in your hand is a possible legal answer to the problem. As long as you are a citizen outside of a Jail, you have the right to vote and have it counted by law.

Chef RA
R.I.P.

In 2014 the State of Colorado has made $45 million dollars in tax revenue from legal Marijuana sales in eight months. They are on track to make $62.5 million dollars in twelve months at the current rate of sales. In Michigan, land is being revitalized by people who have opened up compassion centers in Cities all over Michigan. The State is in line to make $100,000+ million dollars through the development of agricultural Industrial Hemp and, Cities that will have a new source of revenue from Marijuana sales and distribution.

With Mark Schauer in power, untapped revenue will appear in the State Budget from the discontinuance of asset forfeitures, arrests for Marijuana, and the empty jail cells that will be created afterwards. Godfrey Dillard will finally allow the technology to use your driver’s license picture on the Michigan Medical Marijuana so that you can use it as a valid photo id. Your card would be honored like every other government id at any bank, grocery store, or to cast a vote. Finally we will have an upgrade in the Office of the Attorney General of the State of Michigan. We are a Mark Totten away from green jobs and prosperity in Michigan. We will have responsible Attorney General in Mark because he will protect children and respect the will of the voters regarding Medical Marijuana, Emergency Mangers and, restore the integrity of the office to consumers.

Michelle Alexander has written a book called the New Jim Crow (Click Here) regarding the War on Drugs and how it adversely affects people of color.  I urge you to read it when you have time or before you cast your vote. (Listen to Michelle Alexander's Video - Click Here) 

I urging you to Vote Early from Now until November 3^rd  2014 at the following locations:

Detroit Election Bureau on 2978 Grand Boulevard Detroit MI 48202  8a-5p Mon-Fri

Wayne County Community College two locations 10/13-11/3   9a-5p Mon-Fri

8200 Outer Drive Detroit MI 48219

5901 Conner. Detroit MI, 48213

Parking is free at WC3 so, Vote Straight D, to keep the Weed Free!

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For Supreme Court Judge: 

Vote B.M.T. for Victory!      Richard Bernstine, Bill Murphy, and Debra Thomas

November 4th, 2014 General Election - 420 Cannabis Slate of Candidates

by  the Weed Warrior

"Take your Blunts to the Ballot Box"

420 Cannabis Slate Endorsements

Office Sought	Candidate Name
Governor	Mark Schauer
Attorney General	Mark Totten	Nov 2014
Secretary of State	Godfrey Dillard	Nov 2014
US Senate	Gary Peters
US Rep Dist 13	John Conyers
US Rep Dist 14	Brenda Lawrence
MI State Rep Dist 2	Alberta Tinsley Tilab
MI State Rep Dist 3	Wendel Byrd
MI State Rep Dist 4	Rose Mary Robinson
MI State Rep Dist 5	Fred Durhal
MI State Rep Dist 6	Stephanie Chang
MI State Rep Dist 7	Laytoya Garrett
MI State Rep Dist 8	Sherry Day-Gagnogo
MI State Rep Dist 9	Harvey Santana
MI State Rep Dist 10	Leslie Love
MI Senate  Dist 1	Coleman Young
MI Senate  Dist 2	Bert Johnson
MI Senate  Dist 3	Morris Hood
MI Senate  Dist 5	David Knezek
Wayne County Exec	Warren Evans
Wayne County Prosecutor	Kym Worthy
Wayne County Sheriff	Benny Napolean
Wayne County Probate Court	Rohn Mitchell
Justice of the Supreme Court	Richard Bernstine
Justice of the Supreme Court	Bill Murphy
Justice of the Supreme Court(I)	Deborah Thomas
Detroit Public School Board	Lamar Lemmons
Canadian Prime Minister	Justin Tredeau	Sep 2015

The following voters guide is based on a candidate's support of Green Jobs through the use, cultivation and, manufacturing of the male and female cannabis plant. While states like Colorado and Washington are benefiting from the explosion in green jobs, current Michigan legislators have been very lackluster when it comes innovation and job creation benefits from the acceptance of "The Plant".

The candidates endorsed on this slate would be the best fit to:
1.  Create a friendly environment for cannabis based businesses in the State of Michigan and regulate it's use as a free market commodity.
2.  Reverse the changes in the Michigan Medical Marijuana law that imposes senseless restrictions of the transporting of marijuana in a vehicle and, other changes that are designed to increase the pipeline to prison and, asset forfeiture cash cow that communities rely on.
3.  Creating Green jobs through the cultivation of  Industrial Hemp for products like fuel and building materials for homes, roads repair, and automobiles.
4.  Modify and remove restrictions on felons allowing them to be caregivers in the Michigan Medical Medical Marijuana program. Being honest on giving someone who made a mistake a true chance to succeed and, create jobs if so inclined to do so.

Where to Vote?

Before Nov 4th:

Detroit Elections Bureau 2978 W. Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 48226

Vote in Person from 8am-4pm Monday through Friday.

Parking $5.00

Wayne County Community College Campus (2 locations):
Vote in Person from 8am-4pm Monday through Saturday

5901 Conner  Detroit MI 48213   (313) 922-3311

8200 W. Outer Drive  Detroit MI 48219  (313) 943-4000

Parking: Free.

Cast your ballot in person or take it home with you and mail in.

You can drop off your filled out absentee ballot there also.  Save a stamp!

On Nov 4th:  Click Here to find your Polling Location 

Nov. 4th General Election - 420 Cannabis Slate of Candidates

by  the Weed Warrior

"Take your Blunts to the Ballot Box"

420 Cannabis Slate Endorsements

Office Sought	Candidate Name
Governor	Mark Schauer
Attorney General	Mark Totten	Nov 2014
Secretary of State	Godfrey Dillard	Nov 2014
US Senate	Gary Peters
US Rep Dist 13	John Conyers
US Rep Dist 14	Brenda Lawrence
MI State Rep Dist 2	Alberta Tinsley Tilab
MI State Rep Dist 3	Wendel Byrd
MI State Rep Dist 4	Rose Mary Robinson
MI State Rep Dist 5	Fred Durhal
MI State Rep Dist 6	Stephanie Chang
MI State Rep Dist 7	Laytoya Garrett
MI State Rep Dist 8	Sherry Day-Gagnogo
MI State Rep Dist 9	Harvey Santana
MI State Rep Dist 10	Leslie Love
MI Senate  Dist 1	Coleman Young
MI Senate  Dist 2	Bert Johnson
MI Senate  Dist 3	Morris Hood
MI Senate  Dist 5	David Knezek
Wayne County Exec	Warren Evans
Wayne County Prosecutor	Kym Worthy
Wayne County Sheriff	Benny Napolean
Wayne County Probate Court	Rohn Mitchell
Justice of the Supreme Court	Richard Bernstine
Justice of the Supreme Court	Bill Murphy
Justice of the Supreme Court(I)	Deborah Thomas
Detroit Public School Board	Lamar Lemmons
Canadian Prime Minister	Justin Tredeau	Sep 2015

The following voters guide is based on a candidate's support of Green Jobs through the use, cultivation and, manufacturing of the male and female cannabis plant. While states like Colorado and Washington are benefiting from the explosion in green jobs, current Michigan legislators have been very lackluster when it comes innovation and job creation benefits from the acceptance of "The Plant".

The candidates endorsed on this slate would be the best fit to:
1.  Create a friendly environment for cannabis based businesses in the State of Michigan and regulate it's use as a free market commodity.
2.  Reverse the changes in the Michigan Medical Marijuana law that imposes senseless restrictions of the transporting of marijuana in a vehicle and, other changes that are designed to increase the pipeline to prison and, asset forfeiture cash cow that communities rely on.
3.  Creating Green jobs through the cultivation of  Industrial Hemp for products like fuel and building materials for homes, roads repair, and automobiles.
4.  Modify and remove restrictions on felons allowing them to be caregivers in the Michigan Medical Medical Marijuana program. Being honest on giving someone who made a mistake a true chance to succeed and, create jobs if so inclined to do so.

Where to Vote?

Before Nov 4th:

Detroit Elections Bureau 2978 W. Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 48226

Vote in Person from 8am-4pm Monday through Friday.

Parking $5.00

Wayne County Community College Campus (2 locations):
Vote in Person from 8am-4pm Monday through Saturday

5901 Conner  Detroit MI 48213   (313) 922-3311

8200 W. Outer Drive  Detroit MI 48219  (313) 943-4000

Parking: Free.

Cast your ballot in person or take it home with you and mail in.

You can drop off your filled out absentee ballot there also.  Save a stamp!

On Nov 4th:  Click Here to find your Polling Location 

2014 Wayne County 420/Green Slate Primary Election Guide - August 5, 2014

by  Weed Warrior


The following voters guide is based on a candidate's support of Green Jobs through the use, cultivation and, manufacturing of the male and female cannabis plant. While states like Colorado and Washington are benefiting from the explosion in green jobs, current Michigan legislators have been very lackluster when it comes innovation and job creation benefits from the acceptance of "The Plant".

The candidates endorsed on this slate would be the best fit to:
1.  Create a friendly environment for cannabis based businesses in the State of Michigan and regulate it's use as a free market commodity.
2.  Reverse the changes in the Michigan Medical Marijuana law that imposes senseless restrictions of the transporting of marijuana in a vehicle and, other changes that are designed to increase the pipeline to prison and, asset forfeiture cash cow that communities rely on.
3.  Creating Green jobs through the cultivation of  Industrial Hemp for products like fuel and building materials for homes, roads repair, and automobiles.
4.  Modify and remove restrictions on felons allowing them to be caregivers in the Michigan Medical Medical Marijuana program. Being honest on giving someone who made a mistake a true chance to succeed and, create jobs if so inclined to do so.

Are you 35 years old or younger?  
Take your Blunts to the Ballot Box.

Get Rid of the Rotten and Vote for Mark Totten  AG 2014

Vote Green in 2014!
420 Progressive Slate Endorsements

Office Sought Candidate Name Governor Mark Schauer Attorney General Mark Totten Nov 2014 Secretary of State Godfrey Dillard Nov 2014 US Senate  Gary Peters US Rep Dist 13 John Conyers US Rep Dist 14 Hansen Clarke MI State Rep Dist 2 Alberta Tinsley Tilab MI State Rep Dist 3 Vanessa Simpson Olive MI State Rep Dist 4 Rose Mary Robinson MI State Rep Dist 5 Fred Durhal MI State Rep Dist 6 MI State Rep Dist 7 Nicole Stallworth MI State Rep Dist 8 Sherry Day-Gagnogo MI State Rep Dist 9 Harvey Santana MI State Rep Dist 10 Roy McAlister MI State Rep Dist 27 Rudy Serra MI Senate  Dist 1 Coleman Young MI Senate  Dist 2 Bert Johnson MI Senate  Dist 3 Morris Hood MI Senate  Dist 4 Rashida Tliab MI Senate  Dist 5  David Nathan Wayne County Exec Phil Cavanaugh Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy Wayne County Sherriff Benny Napolean Precinct Delegate 92 Richard Clement Write In Precinct Delegate 187 Vanessa Simspon Olive Precinct Delegate 223 Tiffany Bush Canadian Prime Minister Justin Tredeau Sep 2015

Where to Vote Tue. Aug 5th, 2014
 Click Here to find your Polling Location 

Vote early absentee at WC3!

Dates: Monday Aug. 4th, 2014

Time:  8-4pm 

Location:  Wayne County Community College:

5901 Conner  Detroit MI 48213   (313) 922-3311

8200 W. Outer Drive  Detroit MI 48219  (313) 943-4000

Parking: Free.

Cast your ballot in person or take it home with you and mail in.

You can drop off your filled out absentee ballot there also.  Save a stamp!