What Does This Mean for Urban Cities in New Jersey?
PERTH AMBOY – What will the legalization of marijuana mean for the city of Perth Amboy and other urban cities in New Jersey? Governor Phil Murphy made it clear in his first state budget address, Tuesday, March 13th that he wants marijuana legislation passed in New Jersey. Concerned residents of New Jersey want to hear both sides of the marijuana issue and particularly how urban New Jersey will be affected.
Fernando Irizarry, a councilman in Perth Amboy and lead organizer of an upcoming forum on marijuana legalization said he has heard what is happening in other states that have legalized marijuana. “We want our residents to hear from those who favor and those who disapprove of legalizing weed.”
WHAT: Forum on Marijuana Legalization – Pros & Cons
WHEN: Thursday, April 19, 2018 • 7:00 PM
WHERE: Cathedral International Church • 277 Madison Ave., Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
Councilman Irizarry along with sponsors of the forum has invited the following to serve on the Forum’s panel:
• Senator Joseph F. Vitale – NJ Senator, Chair of Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee.
• Senator Ronald L. Rice – NJ Senator, Chair of NJ Legislative Black Caucus
• Rev. Paul Sears – Pastor, Abundant Life Worship Center, Perth Amboy, NJ
• Dr. Fannie Gordon – Counseling Psychologist/Professor
• Lazaro Cardenas, ESQ., Latino Action network
• Dr. David Nathan, Doctors for Cannabis Regulation
• Jon-Henry Barr, Esq., Municipal Prosecutor, Clark, NJ
• William Caruso, ESQ., NJ United for Marijuana Reform
• Rev. Dr. Danielle Brown, Pastor of Church Life, Cathedral International Church
The public is invited to attend and present concerns to the panel. Additional information is available by calling (732) 841-2448 or (732) 826-5293.
This Forum is sponsored by Councilman Fernando Irizarry, Mayor Wilda Diaz, Cathedral International, Cathedral Community Development Corporation, Concerned Residents of Perth Amboy and Dortch-Wright Communications.
