I would like to thank all of the Dobbs Ferry residents who took the time to consider and sign the petition to get a permissive referendum on cannabis dispensaries. In case you have not heard, we collected enough signatures to activate a villagewide special election on permitting cannabis dispensaries in Dobbs Ferry.
The special election will take place on Tuesday, March 21, from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. All registered voters can vote at their normal voting sites. A vote “no” will continue the prohibition against licenses by New York State for “adult use retail cannabis dispensaries” in the Village of Dobbs Ferry.
It is not enough to have signed the petition; the final step is voting in person or through an absentee ballot. Your actual vote is the most impactful way to express your viewpoint.
There are so many opinions on this topic. I think one of the most important is the fact that once a town has approved cannabis dispensaries, based on New York State Law they can never opt out and will always be required to extend licenses to cannabis dispensaries. Considering this fact alone, for me, the answer is “no.”
Think about how often we as humans change our minds about things, whether it be a romantic relationship, a college major, location of residence, and even a new paint color. As we progress and grow, it is inevitable that our minds change. If approved, Dobbs Ferry will never ever be allowed to change its mind and not allow cannabis dispensaries. This is not freedom, this is entrapment.
Please vote “no” for the approval of cannabis dispensaries and allow our town the freedom to grow and have the opportunity to change our mind on issues.
Thank you for your support.
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