Projects

Breckenridge Group Files to Reform City Marijuana Laws. 

On June 4, Sensible Breckenridge, a local reform group working with Sensible Colorado, filed to remove criminal penalties for adult marijuana possession under the Breckenridge City Code.  The Petitioners’ Committee for this group, as led by Town Councilman Jeffrey Bergeron and local attorney Sean McAllister, will commence signature gathering for this common-sense measure shortly.  If you wish to volunteer, please email info@sensiblecolorado.org.  To read more about this campaign, click HERE.     

In other news, the Colorado Health Department has requested that we include the following link to the Updated Notice and Rules for the July 20th, 2009, Medical Marijuana Hearing.  Link available HERE.    For more information on this Hearing, read below.  Sensible Colorado will be providing additional updates– and coordinating a grassroots response– as this Hearing draws closer.  Be sure to sign up for our email updates above!

Show your support on July 20th by attending the Hearing and Board vote!

Also, many of you have already submitted written comments to the Board of Health. Thank you. Any new or additional comments need to be submitted by May 15.  Instructions for sending new comments are detailed HERE.

SAVE THE DATE!

Sensible Colorado’s Fifth Anniversary Gala:  Saturday, May 23, 2009

For the past five years, Sensible Colorado has served as a leader in drug policy and medical marijuana issues in Colorado.  Please join Sensible Colorado staff and supporters as we celebrate our fifth anniversary!

What: Sensible Colorado’s Fifth Anniversary Gala

Where: Atlantis Community Center (201 S. Cherokee St., Denver 80223)

When: Saturday, May 23 from 6-9pm

What else: Light hors d’oeuvres and drinks provided.  This FREE event is non-smoking.  Award ceremony and short program at 7:00pm.  Casual attire.  More details to follow.

Grassroots power forces Board of Health to postpone vote on medical marijuana.

The Board of Health has officially postponed its vote to restrict medical marijuana patients rights.  The vote was initially scheduled for March 18th and will be moved to a date to be announced– likely in June.

This delay is a direct result of the overwhelming grassroots response which the Board received when it announced this vote– including the hundreds of emails and letters sent by supporters like yourself.

However, our fight is not over.  We will need your support again this summer as we battle these restrictions to safe access.  Please donate today to allow us to continue our important work.

Safe Access to Medical Marijuana is in Danger!

The Colorado Health Department is acting to restrict patient access to medical marijuana.  In March the Board of Health will be voting on a rule which would rip patients out of safe caregiver relationships, and force them into the streets in search of their life-giving medicine.  Help fight this threat to safe access by showing your support on March 18, 2009.

What: Solidarity event to help protect safe access to medical marijuana

Place: 4300 Cherry Creek Drive S., Denver 80246 (Colorado Health Dept. Building)

Time: Noon on Wednesday, March 18

What else: This is NOT a rally. This is a formal hearing and we NEED you to dress nice and act in a professional fashion. Signs and banners will not be allowed in the building– so don’t bring them.   If you have a compelling story which you would like to share at this Hearing, please send an email outlining your concerns to brian@sensiblecolorado.org

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