It’s a new era for agriculture in San Mateo County. The Board of Supervisors appointed three new members to the Agricultural Advisory Committee—two of whom openly proclaim their expertise in cannabis issues.
“To my knowledge, this would be the first time that someone in that realm has been appointed to the Agricultural Advisory Committee,” planner Rob Bartoli said.
California voters decided to pass Proposition 64, and the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors subsequently adopted an ordinance to permit the cultivation of cannabis in unincorporated areas. The legalization of cannabis has brought new opportunities to engage in political conversations locally and statewide. County officials actively recruited people who have an expertise in the field as they face regulation decisions.
New membership includes Lauren Silberman to represent business owners, and Judee Humburg and Bill Cook, representing farmers. They’ll join other members in pursuing a mission to preserve agriculture production in San Mateo County.
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