Commentary
After voters passed Proposition 64 in 2016, California cities were supposed to play the key role legalizing and regularizing the use and sale of marijuana. The reality has been hazy.
Although this has been controversial, it remains state law. Some cities are meeting the needs of their people; some are not. But the federal and state governments also are not doing their parts in facilitating what the cities need.
When voters passed Prop. 64 by 57 percent to 43 percent, here’s the short ballot summary they read: “Imposes state taxes on sales and cultivation. Provides for industry licensing and establishes standards for marijuana products. Allows local regulation and taxation.”…