Title:
Act now to block increased marijuana penalties in Cincinnati
Message:
Right now, a person who gets caught in Cincinnati with a small amount of marijuana faces a $100 fine. But if City Councilman Cecil Thomas (D) has his way, that person would face a $250 fine and up to 30 days in jail. We need your help to stop this reckless legislation now!
There are two things you can do to stand up for reasonable marijuana laws in Cincinnati.
1- Please call the members of the City Council and tell them that you oppose Councilman Thomas's motion to increase penalties for possession of small quantities of marijuana. You can help to protect Cincinnati's responsible marijuana policies. Each phone call takes only a moment, and you can call the entire council in only 10 minutes. Please find their phone numbers listed below:
Mayor Mark Mallory (D)—(513) 352-3250
Vice Mayor James Tarbell (D)—(513) 352-3604
Leslie Ghiz (R)—(513) 352-3344
Jeff Berding (D)—(513) 352-3289
John Cranley (D)—(513) 352-4657
Chris Monzel (R)—(513) 352-4649
Y. Laketa Cole (D)—(513) 352-3466
Chris Bortz (I)—(513) 352-3249
David Crowley (D)—(513) 352-2453
2- Please call Councilman Thomas at (513) 352-3492 and politely say the following:
"I strongly oppose your proposed ordinance to increase penalties for marijuana possession. I hope that you will reconsider your position. Thank you."
3- Please follow up your calls by e-mailing the members of the City Council. Our Web site will automatically e-mail your letter to the members … all with the click of a few buttons. The whole process takes less than two minutes, but it makes a world of difference.
Please act now.
Councilman Thomas's motion follows an attempt last year by former Councilman David Pepper to increase marijuana possession to a 3rd degree misdemeanor. Councilman Pepper's proposal was rejected, and with your help, Councilman Thomas's efforts this year will meet the same fate.
Please act now.
Thank you for supporting the Marijuana Policy Project. Please pass this message on to your friends and family around the state so that even more voices for reform can be heard. If you would like more information about MPP or would like to find out how you can get involved, please contact Jonas Singer at JSinger@mpp.org or (202) 462-5747 ext. 125.
