The Ybor City Stogie

Wednesday, August 22, 2018

Tampa Millennials Sky U. White Needs Your Vote

In the 2016 election, Bernie Sanders, a self-described Democratic Socialist, easily won the vote of that younger generation.

The Washington Post reported that just over 2 million people under the age of 30 voted for Sanders, who ran on a platform of healthcare for all and raising taxes on the wealthy, in all primaries and caucuses.

That’s more than all of Donald Trump’s and Hillary Clinton’s votes from that age group during the primaries and caucuses combined. source

Deadline 8.28.18

Cornering The Marijuana Market In Tampa

Remember this?
Hillsborough County Commissioners say they will only allow 13 dispensaries.

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"This all just seems like going to an extreme to the benefit of monopolies."
Commissioner Pat Kemp

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A growing number of commissioners are saying capping new businesses will protect patients and residents.

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Lobbyists for San Felasco Nurseries, one of the state's seven approved growers, huddled with several commissioners, including Stacy White, who had spearheaded the county's medical marijuana efforts, and Ken Hagan, who would ultimately request the re-vote.

"This is our community," said Commissioner Sandy Murman, one of several board members whose opinion has shifted since March. "And safety is first." here

"Ken Hagan, Stacy White, Sandy Murman, Commissioner Victor D. Crist, Al Higginbotham y’all need to take a deep look into your souls and speak among one another."
Chris Cano