Cannabis Social Equity

Jorge Flores, Cannabis Prevention Program Manager with Contra Costa Health, introduced a youth coalition conducting key informant interviews on local cannabis policies and requested interviews with committee members.

The CEO of Bridge Builders discussed their work with youth and the need for more consistent funding to support their programs.

The Executive Director of Monument Impact noted that they have not received funding because their partner dispensary is not yet operational.

The CEO of Opportunity Junction clarified their funding status and emphasized the importance of consistent, long-term support for their programs.

The CEO of Opportunity Junction clarified their funding status with operators and emphasized the importance of consistent, multi-year funding for their programs.

The CEO of Bridge Builders to New Generation discussed their work with youth in schools and the need for consistent funding to support their intervention programs.

A representative from Monument Impact highlighted their work with Antioch residents and requested to be formally recognized in the city's equity efforts.

The Executive Director of Monument Impact noted they have not received funding because their assigned dispensary is not yet operational.

The founder of Beat the Streets expressed frustration with the political nature of the funding process and the lack of transparency in operator payments.

The founder of Beat the Streets expressed frustration with the current funding process and the lack of consistent support for her organization.

Representing Opportunity Junction, she shared how their partnership with Coco Farms has successfully funded job training for low-income Antioch residents.

Representing Opportunity Junction, she highlighted the success of their partnership with local dispensaries in funding job training for Antioch residents.