{"id":4431,"date":"2014-01-22T23:05:59","date_gmt":"2014-01-23T06:05:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stapletonion.com\/?p=4431"},"modified":"2014-01-22T23:05:59","modified_gmt":"2014-01-23T06:05:59","slug":"block-captain-meetings-heavily-attended-after-committee-agrees-to-allow-cannabis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stapletonion.com\/?p=4431","title":{"rendered":"Block Captain Meetings Heavily Attended After Committee Agrees to Allow Cannabis"},"content":{"rendered":"

\t\t\t\t\"cannabis<\/a>Unless you have been living underground for the last month, you are aware that marijuana is now legal<\/a> in Colorado. Due to this more than relaxed stance on the previously illegal drug, society is already viewing marijuana use in a different way. \u201cI\u2019m not in to smoking (weed), but if it\u2019s legal, it\u2019s legal,\u201d said Stapleton resident Rose Westerberg. \u201cIf that\u2019s what people choose to do, I have no problem with it.\u201d\nMany Stapleton residents share that opinion, including SUN President Mike Victoria. \u201cIf the state government doesn\u2019t want to make a big deal out of it, neither should we,\u201d said Victoria. \u201cSo, at our last SUN and Block Captain meeting, we put it on the table. Should we allow people to get high during the meetings?\u201d Victoria said that there was some push back as to people getting high, mostly in regards to creating a slippery slope. \u201cPeople worried that we would have to allow alcohol and then possibly cigarettes. But, we talked through it and feel we came up with a good compromise.\u201d\nThe rules for the use of cannabis are outlined on the SUN website<\/a>. Essentially, you can bring in whatever you want, can share if you like, but you cannot smoke anything, unless you are outside during break. \u201cIt will also be a fun social way for people to exchange recipes and treats,\u201d said Victoria.\nThe first cannabis SUN-Block Captain meeting was last Monday (1\/12), and everything seemed to go very well. \u201cFirst of all, we had a huge turnout,\u201d said Victoria. \u201cThe more we can get the community involved in decision-making, the better.\u201d Victoria noticed other benefits as well. \u201cI found that people were more agreeable. When there were arguments, people were able to look at different perspectives instead of just their own, and actual compromise was made.\u201d Attendees also noticed some improvements with the meetings. \u201cThe meetings can sometimes get boring and long,\u201d said block captain Mariah Hayne. \u201cSo, people get up and leave in the middle of it. During this one, no one left early, and people stayed somewhat engaged and offered honest, thoughtful feedback on items.\u201d The next SUN-Block Captain meeting is scheduled for February 18th, and residents are encouraged to attend and bring their favorite cannabis treat.\n]]>\t\t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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