Hawaii County: Vote today for marijuana policy reform!

Early voting starts today, giving Hawaii County voters the opportunity to cast an early ballot in favor of making the cultivation and possession of small amounts of marijuana intended for adult personal use the lowest law enforcement priority on the Big Island.

If voters approve Question 1, local law enforcement will be directed to make the investigation, enforcement, and prosecution of certain adult marijuana offenses involving fewer than 24 plants or less than 24 ounces their lowest priority. An oversight committee will be set up to monitor the implementation of the new ordinance.

Ballot Question 1 comes with the appropriate safeguards, and it will remain illegal to sell marijuana on the criminal market, cultivate marijuana on public property, drive while under the influence of marijuana, or be in possession of more than 24 plants or 24 ounces.

To read more about Ballot Question 1 and learn how you can become more involved in the effort to pass it, please click here.

Voters in the cities of Hailey, Idaho; Denver, Colorado; Seattle, Washington; Columbia, Missouri; Eureka Springs, Arkansas; Missoula County, Montana; and Santa Barbara, Oakland, Santa Monica, and Santa Cruz in California, have approved similar measures in an attempt to free up police resources, clear court dockets, and save the taxpayers money.

Please get out and vote "FOR" Ballot Question 1 at one of these early voting locations today, or remember to vote "FOR" Ballot Question 1 on November 4.

You can help spread the word about Ballot Question 1 and ensure that Hawaii County adds its name to the growing list of localities that are enacting sensible marijuana policies across the country by passing this alert along to voters on the Big Island.