Tobacco Retailer Licensing and Synthetic Kratom Regulation

Supported keeping natural kratom leaf available for pain management while agreeing that synthetic concentrates should be banned.

Shared personal testimony on how natural kratom leaf helps manage neuromusculoskeletal disease and PTSD as an alternative to opioids.

Urged the council to choose regulation over prohibition for natural kratom leaf while banning synthetic products.

Advocated for consumer education, age limits, and product literacy instead of banning natural kratom.

Shared how natural kratom helped her cope with personal tragedy and chronic allergies.

Spoke via online public comment about how natural kratom helps manage myalgic encephalomyelitis and chronic pain.