Where Should The Weed Store Go?

Would it be nice for the stoners if it was in a roundabout?

While there had been lofty sales tax revenue predictions for a pot shop opening in the city, the estimate has plummeted significantly.
An argument in support of a 2022 ballot measure that was signed by Councilman Chaps Poduri and then-council candidate Tina Rau, who has since been elected, told voters that one weed dispensary could bring $300,000 to the city.
But in a public report to councilmembers in late June, Mogensen said that the estimated annual revenue for a dispensary is ‘ ‘up to $50,000; actual amount of annual revenue may be more or less than this estimate.

Where Should The Weed Store Go?

Useless Land Acknowledgement Process Starts

Fake History being accepted as truth.

However, such acknowledgments have come under scrutiny for being little more than feel-good measures. That sentiment and others were discussed in a lengthy article by two University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill associate professors — who are also members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and the Choctaw Nation — and a San Diego professor. The statements, they said, often fail to include that indigenous groups owned the land, describing indigenous peoples as mere “stewards” or custodians.”

Useless Land Acknowledgement Process Starts

$300,000.00 In Tax Revenue For Pot Sales Downgraded

Butterfly Weed

Chaps Poduri must have been high when he estimated that figure

“It is estimated that one cannabis dispensary within city limits could bring in $300,000 annually,” according to the argument in support of the 2022 ballot measure given to voters that was signed by councilman Chaps Poduri and then-council candidate and current councilwoman Tina Rau.”Why should Pacific Grove lose out on this revenue stream?”
But in a public report to councilmembers ahead of last week’s meeting, city manager Matt Mogensen said that the estimated annual revenue to the city for a pot shop is now estimated to be “up to $50,000.”

$300,000.00 In Tax Revenue For Pot Sales Downgraded

Pacific Grove Cares Free Offer Ignored

But councilwoman Cynthia Garfield appears to be a fussbudget over “Weed Barriers” about the whole thing. And Chaps Poduri can’t figure out how much city staff time it will take for non-city staff.

The group’s proposal has the blessing of PG. Public Works director Daniel Gho and city manager Matt Mogensen, and it received unanimous approval from the city’s beautification and natural resources commission in January. Gibbs said Gho and  Mogensen have offered “encouragement, support and guidance” for the idea.
At the Feb. 19 council meeting, though, councilwoman Cynthia Garfield requested the item be pulled from the consent agenda for discussion. While Garfield said she was in favor of the idea, she wanted more detail on how much staff time might be spent on the projects.

“We’ve not had a full report on all the things that staff will be doing,” Garfield said
The councilwoman also pointed to unresolved “procedural things,” challenged the type of weed barrier proposed and questioned other aspects of the proposal In response, Gibbs said her group is not taking any city funds nor having city employees do any hands-on landscape work.

Pacific Grove Cares Free Offer Ignored

2024 Elections

Vote Machine

Mayor –
Nick Smith (W) 2,344 votes.
Dan Miller 1,715 votes.

Council –
Luke Coletti 2,490 votes.
Chaps Poduri 2,519 votes.
Paul Walkingstick 1,707 votes.
Tina Rau 2,460 votes.
Carmelita Garcia 1,185 votes.
Chilla Kartalov 798 votes.

Measure B, another school bond wins
Measure Q, The anti-timeshare measure wins.
Measure Z, reduce the size of the city council fails.

School Board President winner is Mike Wachs, a come-here who lost a bid for Mayor in 2022.

2024 Elections

 

Weakly Endorses Poduri

Shocked? Couple of errors in that gushing review. The citizens of P.G voted for the hotel at ATC and the potato round about is not behind PG High.

Also endorses Tina Rau, the hateful DEI Chairperson.

Vote Machine

Since being elected to the City Council in 2020 as a freshly minted U.S. citizen, Chaps Poduri has proven to be to be a bright light among local politicians. He rightfully voted in
favor of the hotel project at the former American Tin Cannery, pledged his support for the takeover of Cal Am, voted for establishing a cannabis dispensary in P.G., advocated for a skate park in town, he has sought to add support and defense for the much-maligned Diversity Equity and Inclusion task force, voted against requiring restaurants to dismantle their parklets and using city funds to replace them. He spearheaded the process to study the dangerous five-way intersection behind P.G. High School, and that work has produced a $5 million grant from TAMC and approved plans for a teardrop-shaped roundabout.

Weakly Endorses Poduri

City Council Candidates Controverting Concerns

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Five of six candidates for Pacific Grove City Council debated the town’s most pressing topics Sept. 17 at Monarch Pines Resort. Those speaking included Luke Coletti, Paul Walkingstick, Tina Rau, Carmelita Garcia and Chaps Poduri. The only candidate absent was Chilla Kartalov. An incumbent member of the city council, Coletti told the audience he is running for reelection because “I want to continue to preserve the residential character of our community and the quality of life we share. “

City Council Candidates Controverting Concerns

Election 2024

Don’t think the hateful Dionne will make it.

Ferdnand Kissing For Votes 20071012

Pacific Grove Mayor Bill Peake decided not to run for reelection, and those hoping to take his place are former PG. City Councilman Dan Miller, councilman Nick Smith and Dionne Ybarra. Those seeking a council member seat are councilman Luke Coletti, former Mayor Carmelita Garcia, Chilla Kartalov, incumbent Chaps Poduri, Tina Rau and Paul Walkingstick.

Election 2024

Weed Store Tax Being Spent Before It’s Ever Collected

Butterfly Weed

No surprise, all the MJ trade has been asking for tax cutbacks so they can compete.

Better to teach adults who supply drugs, weed, alcohol to “youth” some guidelines. Another high (ha ha) priced weed outlet won’t be a teen’s first choice.

Chaps Poduri — Who is campaigning in favor Of allowing a marijuana retail store in town — suggested that tax revenue from marijuana sales go toward educating young people on how to use it.

Mike Gibbs called Poduri’s comments “dangerous,” and called for Poduri to take an “immediate leave of absence from city council and go back to school to learn how dangerous the psychoactive THC in cannabis really is for children.”

Weed Store Tax Being Spent Before It’s Ever Collected