Berkeley began the first in a number of open debates about equitable, comprehensive cannabis regulation in the city Tuesday.
At its special meeting Tuesday, Berkeley City Council debated a number of issues including potentially developing an equity program for cannabis business owners, in which formerly incarcerated individuals or their family members are given preference for cannabis licenses. The council members also discussed capping the number of Berkeley dispensaries at 32.
Mayor Jesse Arreguín stressed that Tuesday’s discussion would be just the beginning and that the goal of the session was to give the staff feedback on its recommendations.
