STIIIZY dispensary

Submitted written opposition citing traffic, parking congestion and safety risks to students and families using the corridor near Ford Elementary, Richmond High and the mosque.

Richmond resident and West County Alcohol Policy Coalition leader said the dispensary would make cannabis more accessible to youth and increase neighborhood risks.

Richmond resident warned of dispensary oversaturation in West County and urged the Commission to consider community health.

Youth prevention program manager urged a 'prevention first' approach on both the cannabis store and the expanded liquor license, citing youth exposure and normalization.

Contra Costa Health's cannabis prevention manager wrote that proximity to youth-serving locations risks normalizing cannabis use among minors.

San Pablo parent and mosque member said the site is under 300 meters from the mosque, which draws up to 500 people daily, and argued the city deserves better than this use on a 'B corridor.'

Mosque member called the site a potential 'crime magnet,' citing the bus stop, secondary sales to minors, and the nearby casino's existing challenges.

New homeowner two blocks away said the application failed to acknowledge nearby schools, the applicant didn't engage the community, and parking is already strained near the mosque.

Owns the Chevron station next door — says he'd gain foot traffic but opposes the project anyway, questioning the applicant's commitment to community engagement.

Spoke for the mosque's 500+ families, citing youth exposure, past problems with a neighboring bar, and parking congestion as three reasons to deny.

Final speaker highlighted youth programs at the mosque and cited pending lawsuits against STIIIZY involving cannabis-induced psychosis claims and a data breach.