2018 Delaware Cannabis Voter Guide Primary Election September 6, 2018
2018 Delaware Cannabis Voter Guide – Table of Contents
Candidate Survey Questions and Summary of Candidate Responses …………... 1
Candidate Profiles – Table of Contents ……………………………………………….... 5
Candidate Profiles (Responses to survey questions, cannabis voting history of incumbent candidates, candidate contact information)
a. 150th General Assembly – State Senate ……………………………..…... 8
b. 150th General Assembly – House of Representatives ……………….. 16
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The Delaware Cannabis Voter Guide
We delivered a five question survey on cannabis policy to Delaware General Assembly candidates on July 20, 2018. The Delaware Cannabis Voter Guide is comprised of candidate responses, along with the cannabis bill voting history of incumbents. The key below includes the survey questioins, available responses, and a key for interpreting the survey summary.
Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the current Question 1 criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market?
Yes, I support Yes, I would be No, I do not this and would willing to No, I do not support this and vote ‘Yes’ on a I am undecided sponsor a bill to support this; would vote bill to end and would like Response end prohibition however I am against a bill to prohibition and more and create a open to research create a create a information. regulated and information. regulated regulated market. market. market.
S Y U O N
Question 2 Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their home?
No, I do not Yes, I would be Yes, I support No, do not I am undecided support this and willing to this and would support this; and would like would vote Response sponsor a bill to vote ‘Yes’ on a however I am more against a bill to allow for home bill to allow for open to research information. allow for home cultivation. home cultivation and information. cultivation.
S Y U O N
The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars from gangs and other Question 3 criminal organizations.
Neither Agree Strongly Response Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Nor Disagree Disagree
SA A N D SD
Cannabis regulation helps deter access to cannabis by minors by implementing enforcement Question 4 mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as ‘We Card’ programs.
Neither Agree Strongly Response Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Nor Disagree Disagree
SA A N D SD
Question 5 Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco.
Neither Agree Strongly Response Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Nor Disagree Disagree
SA A N D SD
1 Senate
District Candidate Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5
2 Darius Brown S S A A A
2 Bobbie Cummings O O N D A
2 Sam Guy The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey as of September 1, 2018.
2 Herman Holloway, Jr. The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey as of September 1, 2018.
3 Jordan Hines The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey as of September 1, 2018.
3 Elizabeth Lockman S Y A SA A
17 Donyale Hall The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey as of September 1, 2018.
17 Justin King N N D D SD
House of Representatives
District Candidate Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5
1 Charles Potter S U SA SA A
1 Nnamdi Chuwuocha S U SA SA SA
No response received as of September 1, 2018. Did not vote for cannabis 2 Stephanie Bolden legalization legislation in 2018 (HB 110).
2 U’Gundi Jacobs The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey as of September 1, 2018.
3 Sherry Dorsey Walker Y O A A A
3 Paul Falkowski Y Y SA N SA
3 Jim Miller The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey as of September 1, 2018.
5 Ajawavi Ajavon S S A A A
5 William Resto The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey as of September 1, 2018.
2 5 Kendra Johnson The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey as of September 1, 2018.
7 Catherine Imbrugia The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey as of September 1, 2018.
7 Larry Lambert S S SA SA SA
7 Rose Izzo S S SA SA SA
7 Joseph Daigle S S SA SA SA
7 Raymond Siegfried The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey as of September 1, 2018.
9 Debbie Harrington The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey as of September 1, 2018.
9 Monique Johns The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey as of September 1, 2018.
9 Jim Ryan Y Y SA SA A
12 Rachel Blumenfeld Y Y A A A
12 Krista Griffith The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey as of September 1, 2018.
16 Linwood Jackson S S SA SA SA
16 Franklin Cooke The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey as of September 1, 2018.
16 Jakim Mohammed S O N N N
17 Michael Burns The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey as of September 1, 2018.
17 Melissa Minor-Brown The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey as of September 1, 2018.
17 David Roberts The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey as of September 1, 2018.
22 Guillermina Gonzalez S S SA SA A
22 Renee Taschner The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey as of September 1, 2018.
22 Michael Smith The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey as of September 1, 2018.
22 Katherine Beard The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey as of September 1, 2018.
31 Sean Lynn S S SA SA SA
31 David Anderson S U SA SA SA
31 Ralph Taylor O Y A D N
31 Jean Dowding
3 35 Jesse Vanderwende The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey as of September 1, 2018.
35 Robert Mitchell O O N D N
4 150th General Assembly –Senate
DISTRICT AREA CANDIDATE PAGE
2 Wilmington Darius Brown 8
2 Wilmington Bobbie Cummings 9
2 Wilmington Sam Guy 10
2 Wilmington Herman Holloway, Jr. 11
3 Wilmington Jordan Hines 12
3 Wilmington Elizabeth Lockman 13
17 Dover, Camden Donyale Hall 14
17 Dover, Camden Justin King 15
150th General Assembly –House of Representatives
DISTRICT AREA CANDIDATE PAGE
1 Wilmington Charles Potter 16
1 Wilmington Nnamdi Chuwuocha 17
2 Wilmington Stephanie Bolden 18
2 Wilmington U’Gundi Jacobs 19
3 Wilmington Sherry Dorsey Walker 20
3 Wilmington Paul Falkowski 21
3 Wilmington Jim Miller 22
5 Bear Ajawavi Ajavon 23
5 Bear William Resto 24
5 Bear Kendra Johnson 25
7 Arden, Claymont Catherine Imbrugia 26
5 7 Arden, Claymont Larry Lambert 27
7 Arden, Claymont Rose Izzo 28
7 Arden, Claymont Joseph Daigle 29
7 Arden, Claymont Raymond Siegfried 30
9 Odessa, Port Penn Debbie Harrington 31
9 Odessa, Port Penn Monique Johns 32
9 Odessa, Port Penn Jim Ryan 33
12 Hockessin, Greenville Rachel Blumenfeld 34
12 Hockessin, Greenville Krista Griffith 35
16 Wilmington Linwood Jackson 36
16 Wilmington Franklin Cooke 37
16 Wilmington Jakim Mohammed 38
17 New Castle Michael Burns 39
17 New Castle Melissa Minor-Brown 40
17 New Castle David Roberts 41
22 Hockessin Guillermina Gonzalez 42
22 Hockessin Renee Taschner 43
22 Hockessin Michael Smith 44
22 Hockessin Katherine Beard 45
31 Dover Sean Lynn 46
31 Dover David Anderson 47
31 Dover Ralph Taylor 48
31 Dover Jean Dowding 49
35 Bridgeville, Greenwood Jesse Vanderwende 50
6 35 Bridgeville, Greenwood Robert Mitchell 51
7 Darius Brown (D) District 2 – Wilmington
Candidate Survey Responses
Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market?
Yes, I would be willing to sponsor a bill to end prohibition and create a regulated market. ______
Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their home?
Yes, I would be willing to sponsor a bill to allow for home www.dariusbrown.com cultivation. [email protected] ______
PO Box 246 Wilmington, DE 19899 The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars
from gangs and other criminal organizations.
Agree ______
Will SPONSOR cannabis legalization legislation Cannabis regulation helps deter access to cannabis by minors by implementing enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as ‘We Card’ programs
Agree
______Will SPONSOR home cultivation legislation Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco.
Agree
8 Bobbie Cummings (D) District 2 – Wilmington
Candidate Survey Responses
Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market?
No, I do not support this; however I am open to research and information. ______
[email protected] Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of
their home?
No, I do not support this; however I am open to research and
information. Does NOT SUPPORT cannabis ______legalization legislation but open to research and information The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars from gangs and other criminal organizations.
Neither Agree Nor Disagree
Does NOT SUPPORT home ______cultivation legislation but open to research and information Cannabis regulation helps deter access to cannabis by minors by
implementing enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as ‘We Card’ programs
Disagree ______
Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco.
Agree
9 Samuel Guy (D) District 2 – Wilmington
Candidate Survey Responses
The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey as of September 1, 2018.
DID NOT RESPOND TO CANDIDATE SURVEY
DID NOT RESPOND TO CANDIDATE SURVEY
10 Herman Holloway, Jr. (D) District 2 – Wilmington
Candidate Survey Responses
The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey as of September 1, 2018.
(302) 654-3430
DID NOT RESPOND TO CANDIDATE SURVEY
DID NOT RESPOND TO CANDIDATE SURVEY
11 Jordan Hines (D) District 3 – Wilmington
Candidate Survey Responses
The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey as of September 1, 2018.
www.hinesforsenate.com [email protected]
PO Box 1702 Wilmington, DE 19899 Phone: (302) 709-1652
DID NOT RESPOND TO CANDIDATE SURVEY
DID NOT RESPOND TO CANDIDATE SURVEY
12 Elizabeth Lockman (D) District 3 – Wilmington
Candidate Survey Responses
Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market?
Yes, I would be willing to sponsor a bill to end prohibition and create a regulated market. ______
Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their home?
Yes, I support this and would vote ‘Yes’ on a bill to allow for http://lockmanforsenate.org/ home cultivation.
[email protected] ______
The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars from gangs and other criminal organizations.
Agree Will SPONSOR cannabis ______legalization legislation
Cannabis regulation helps deter access to cannabis by minors by implementing enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as ‘We
Card’ programs
Will VOTE YES on home Strongly Agree cultivation legislation ______
Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco.
Agree
13 District 17 – Dover, Camden, Donyale Hall (R) Wyoming
Candidate Survey Responses
The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey as of September 1, 2018.
Response to League of Women Voters Vote411 Voter Guide:
Do you favor legalizing marijuana for non-medical personal use in Delaware?
Support
Explanation: “Since the possession of specified quantities has already been decriminalized, I am not opposed to addressing the regulatory components and field sobriety measures necessary for www.donyalefordover.com legalization to occur.” [email protected] https://www.vote411.org/ballot#.UFoDEFHh-Sp
73 Greentree Drive #302 Dover, DE 19904
DID NOT RESPOND TO CANDIDATE SURVEY
DID NOT RESPOND TO CANDIDATE SURVEY
14 District 17 – Dover, Camden, Justin King (R) Wyoming
Candidate Survey Responses
Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market?
No, I do not support this and would vote against a bill to create a regulated market. ______
Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their home?
www.justinkingde.org No, I do not support this and would vote against a bill to allow [email protected] for home cultivation. ______
The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars from gangs and other criminal organizations.
Will VOTE NO on cannabis legalization legislation Disagree
______
Cannabis regulation helps deter access to cannabis by minors by implementing enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as ‘We
Will VOTE NO on home Card’ programs cultivation legislation
Disagree ______
Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco.
Strongly Disagree
15 Charles Potter, Jr. (D) District 1 – Wilmington
Cannabis Voting History
HB 39 Decriminalization of cannabis possession or private use of a personal use quantity of cannabis (less than Yes 6/2/15 one ounce).
SB 90 “Rylie’s Law” – adding intractable epilepsy to the list of debilitating conditions for which a physician may supply Yes 6/11/15 a written certification for medical cannabis
Allowing designated caregivers to possess and SB 181 adminster, and minor qualifying patients to use, Yes 6/16/16 medical cannabis oil on school busses and on school grounds
Adding misdemeanor possession of cannabis and HB 332 paraphernalia offenses to the list of violations and Yes 6/7/16 offenses for which a person may be eligible for www.charlespotter.com probation before judgment
[email protected] HB 400 “Bob’s Bill” – classifying pain, anxiety, or depression, if related to terminal illness as a qualifying condition in Yes [email protected] 7/1/16 the Delaware Medical Marijuana Act
411 Legislative Avenue Removing the requirement that a psychiatrist be the Dover, DE 19901 SB 24 physician who signs the written certification in support Phone: (302) 744-4351 of an applicant's application for medical cannabis and Yes 6/30/17 Fax: (302) 739-2313 adding anxiety to the list of debilitating conditions which a person can have to be eligible for medical cannabis. Outside Office Allowing minors subject to debilitating medical Carvel State Office Building HB 210 conditions not specifically listed in § 4906A(b) the same Yes 820 N. French St. 7/2/17 petition process to have their condition considered as Wilmington, DE 19801 that allowed for adults. Phone: (302) 577-5312 Fax: (302) 577-6701 HB 110 Legalizing cannabis for adults 21 and older and Yes 6/28/18 creating a regulated market for cannabis.
Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market? Yes, I would be willing to sponsor a bill to end prohibition and create a regulated market. Will SPONSOR cannabis Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their home? legalization legislation I am undecided and would like more information.
The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars from gangs and other criminal organizations. Strongly Agree Cannabis regulation helps deter access to cannabis by minors by implementing enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as ‘We Card’ programs.
UNDECIDED on home Strongly Agree cultivation legislation Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco. Agree
16 Nnamdi Chukquocha (D) District 1 – Wilmington
Candidate Survey Responses
Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market?
Yes, I support this and would vote ‘Yes’ on a bill to end prohibition and create a regulated market. ______
Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their home?
www.nnamdi-de.com
[email protected] I am undecided and would like more information. ______
The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars from gangs and other criminal organizations.
Will SPONSOR cannabis Strongly Agree legalization legislation ______
Cannabis regulation helps deter access to cannabis by minors by implementing enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as ‘We Card’
programs. UNDECIDED on home cultivation legislation Strongly Agree
______
Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco.
Strongly Agree
17 Stephanie T. Bolden (D) District 2 – Wilmington
Cannabis Voting History
SB 17 Legalizing the medical use of cannabis for patients with Yes 5/5/11 specific qualifying conditions
HB 39 Decriminalization of cannabis possession or private use of a personal use quantity of cannabis (less than Yes 6/2/15 one ounce).
SB 90 “Rylie’s Law” – adding intractable epilepsy to the list of debilitating conditions for which a physician may supply Yes 6/11/15 a written certification for medical cannabis
Allowing designated caregivers to possess and SB 181 adminster, and minor qualifying patients to use, Yes 6/16/16 medical cannabis oil on school busses and on school grounds
www.STBolden.org Adding misdemeanor possession of cannabis and HB 332 paraphernalia offenses to the list of violations and Yes [email protected] 6/7/16 offenses for which a person may be eligible for probation before judgment [email protected] HB 400 “Bob’s Bill” – classifying pain, anxiety, or depression, if related to terminal illness as a qualifying condition in Yes 411 Legislative Avenue 7/1/16 the Delaware Medical Marijuana Act Dover, DE 19901 Phone: (302) 744-4351 Removing the requirement that a psychiatrist be the Fax: (302-739-2313 SB 24 physician who signs the written certification in support of an applicant's application for medical cannabis and Yes Home Phone: (302)-428-1269 6/30/17 adding anxiety to the list of debilitating conditions which a person can have to be eligible for medical cannabis. Outside Office Carvel State Office Building Allowing minors subject to debilitating medical HB 210 conditions not specifically listed in § 4906A(b) the same 820 N. French St. Yes Wilmington, DE 19801 7/2/17 petition process to have their condition considered as Phone: (302) 577-8476 that allowed for adults. Fax: (302) 577-6701 HB 110 Legalizing cannabis for adults 21 and older and No Vote 6/28/18 creating a regulated market for cannabis.
DID NOT VOTE for cannabis The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey as of legalization legislation in 2018 September 1, 2018. (HB 110)
18 U’Gundi Jacobs (D) District 2 – Wilmington
Candidate Survey Responses
The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey as of September 1, 2018.
DID NOT RESPOND TO CANDIDATE SURVEY
DID NOT RESPOND TO CANDIDATE SURVEY
19 Sherry Dorsey Walker (D) District 3 – Wilmington
Candidate Survey Responses
Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market?
Yes, I support this and would vote ‘Yes’ on a bill to end prohibition and create a regulated market. ______
Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their www.dorseywalkerfordelaware.com home?
[email protected] No, I do not support this; however, I am open to research and Phone: (302) 777-3712 information. ______
The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars from gangs and other criminal organizations.
Will VOTE YES on cannabis Agree legalization legislation ______
Cannabis regulation helps deter access to cannabis by minors by implementing enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as ‘We Card’ programs.
DOES NOT SUPPORT home cultivation legislation, but open Agree to research and information ______
Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco.
Agree
20 James Hunter Miller (D) District 3 – Wilmington
Candidate Survey Responses
The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey as of September 1, 2018.
Response to League of Women Voters Vote411 Voter Guide:
Do you favor legalizing marijuana for non-medical personal use in Delaware?
Support
Explanation: “A 2016 poll conducted by the University of Delaware http://millerfordelaware.com/ concluded that 61 percent of Delawareans are in favor of the state legalizing marijuana. In that same year Colorado (which, in 2012, Phone: (302) 750-1443 became the first state to legalize) an election poll revealed that 61 percent of residents thought legalization had a positive effect on the
state’s economy. In addition to creating new jobs, estimates suggest we could bring in $22 million in tax income in the first year alone. That number would likely increase: The total revenue Colorado received from taxes, licenses, and fees increased from $76 million in 2014 to more than $200 million in 2016. DID NOT RESPOND TO As for the impact on our children, interestingly enough, marijuana use CANDIDATE SURVEY among teens has gone down in Colorado since legalization. Washington has seen similar decreases. According to the American Journal of Public Health, Colorado has also seen a 6.5% reduction in deaths resulting from opioid abuse since legalization.”
https://www.vote411.org/ballot#.UFoDEFHh-Sp DID NOT RESPOND TO CANDIDATE SURVEY
21 Paul Falkowski (D) District 3 – Wilmington
Candidate Survey Responses
Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market?
Yes, I support this and would vote ‘Yes’ on a bill to end prohibition and create a regulated market. ______
Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their home? [email protected]
Yes, I support this and would vote ‘Yes’ on a bill to allow for home cultivation. ______
Will VOTE YES on cannabis legalization legislation The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars from gangs and other criminal organizations.
Strongly Agree ______
Will VOTE YES on home cultivation legislation Cannabis regulation helps deter access to cannabis by minors by
implementing enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as ‘We Card’ programs.
Neither Agree Nor Disagree
______
Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco.
Strongly Agree
22 Ajawavi Ajavon (D) District 5 – Bear, Newark
Candidate Survey Responses
Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market?
Yes, I would be willing to sponsor a bill to end prohibition and create a regulated market. ______
Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their
home?
www.ajavonfor5thdistrict.com Yes, I would be willing to sponsor a bill to allow for home [email protected] cultivation.
Phone: (302) 416-0205 ______
The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars from gangs and other criminal organizations.
Agree
______Will SPONSOR cannabis legalization legislation Cannabis regulation helps deter access to cannabis by minors by implementing enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as ‘We Card’ programs.
Will SPONSOR home cultivation Agree legislation ______
Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco.
Agree
23 William Resto Jr. (D) District 5 – Bear, Newark
Candidate Survey Responses
The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey as of September 1, 2018.
Response to League of Women Voters Vote411 Voter Guide:
Do you favor legalizing marijuana for non-medical personal use in Delaware?
The candidate chose not to mark a box
www.restofor5thdistrict.com Explanation: “I would keep an open mind concerning legalization of marijuana for non-medical personal use because of the unintended issues that may arise in the long-term.”
https://www.vote411.org/ballot#.UFoDEFHh-Sp
DID NOT RESPOND TO CANDIDATE SURVEY
DID NOT RESPOND TO CANDIDATE SURVEY
24 Kendra Johnson (D) District 5 – Bear, Newark
Candidate Survey Responses
The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey as of September 1, 2018.
Response to League of Women Voters Vote411 Voter Guide: https://kendrafordelaware.com/ Do you favor legalizing marijuana for non-medical personal use in [email protected] Delaware?
Phone: (302) 257-0199 Support
Explanation: “I support legalizing marijuana. However, I know that in supporting such a shift, there must be a shift in so many other institutions to make this work and to ensure that citizens are not negatively impacted by its legalization. The safety of our residents is the highest priority. I view the legalization of marijuana as a possible new funding stream that could help the economy. Additionally, the DID NOT RESPOND TO legalization of marijuana should be accompanied by a reevaluation of CANDIDATE SURVEY our criminal justice system.”
https://www.vote411.org/ballot#.UFoDEFHh-Sp
DID NOT RESPOND TO CANDIDATE SURVEY
25 Catherine Imburgia (D) District 7 – Arden, Claymont
Candidate Survey Responses
The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey as of September 1, 2018.
Response to League of Women Voters Vote411 Voter Guide:
Do you favor legalizing marijuana for non-medical personal use in Delaware?
Support
Explanation: “However, we need to better understand experiences from other states that have implemented legalized marijuana. I strongly believe that Delaware needs to thoroughly study and learn from others states what is being done to tax and regulate the use of non-medical marijuana, specifically how sustainable revenues are being generated and applied to better their communities.”
DID NOT RESPOND TO https://www.vote411.org/ballot#.UFoDEFHh-Sp CANDIDATE SURVEY
DID NOT RESPOND TO CANDIDATE SURVEY
26 Larry Lambert (D) District 7 – Arden, Claymont
Candidate Survey Responses
Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market?
Yes, I would be willing to sponsor a bill to end prohibition and create a regulated market. ______
Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their home?
www.larryfordelaware.com Yes, I would be willing to sponsor a bill to allow for home
[email protected] cultivation.
(302) 408-0901 ______
The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars from gangs and other criminal organizations.
Strongly Agree
Will SPONSOR cannabis ______legalization legislation
Cannabis regulation helps deter access to cannabis by minors by implementing enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as ‘We Card’ programs.
Strongly Agree Will SPONSOR home cultivation legislation ______
Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco.
Strongly Agree
27 Rose Izzo (D) District 7 – Arden, Claymont
Candidate Survey Responses
Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market?
Yes, I would be willing to sponsor a bill to end prohibition and create a regulated market. ______
Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their home?
www.roseizzo.com Yes, I would be willing to sponsor a bill to allow for home [email protected] cultivation.
______
The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars from gangs and other criminal organizations.
Will SPONSOR cannabis Strongly Agree legalization legislation ______
Cannabis regulation helps deter access to cannabis by minors by implementing enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as ‘We Card’ programs.
Will SPONSOR home cultivation legislation Strongly Agree
______
Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco.
Strongly Agree
28 Joseph Daigle (D) District 7 – Arden, Claymont
Candidate Survey Responses
Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market?
Yes, I would be willing to sponsor a bill to end prohibition and create a regulated market. ______
Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their home?
www.daiglefordelaware.com Yes, I would be willing to sponsor a bill to allow for home [email protected] cultivation. (302) 583-0880 ______
The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars from gangs and other criminal organizations.
Strongly Agree
Will SPONSOR cannabis ______legalization legislation
Cannabis regulation helps deter access to cannabis by minors by implementing enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as ‘We Card’ programs.
Strongly Agree Will SPONSOR home cultivation legislation ______
Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco.
Strongly Agree
29 Raymond Siegfried (D) District 7 – Arden, Claymont
Candidate Survey Responses
The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey as of September 1, 2018.
Response to League of Women Voters Vote411 Voter Guide:
Do you favor legalizing marijuana for non-medical personal use in Delaware?
Support
Explanation: “I support, in concept legalizing marijuana for non- https://www.rayseigfried.com/ medical personal use. We can learn from Colorado and other states who have already legalized marijuana how best to legislate this to avoid the problems that they went through. A Pew Research Center survey indicated that 61% of Americans support the legalization of marijuana. Other recent reports show that marijuana does not contribute to medical diseases such as cancer, heart disease, or pulmonary disease.”
DID NOT RESPOND TO https://www.vote411.org/ballot#.UFoDEFHh-Sp CANDIDATE SURVEY
DID NOT RESPOND TO CANDIDATE SURVEY
30 Debbie Harrington (D) District 9 – MOT/ Port Penn
Candidate Survey Responses
The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey as of September 1, 2018.
Response to League of Women Voters Vote411 Voter Guide:
Do you favor legalizing marijuana for non-medical personal use in Delaware?
The candidate chose not to mark a box www.debbieharringtonforreprese Explanation: “I am supportive of the medicinal value of marijuana ntative.com along with reducing its criminality. Far too many people, particularly people of color, are incarcerated for its use and crowding prisons with [email protected] these minor offenses. Legalization would create jobs and boost the
economy. Still, there is need for reasonable concern over the ability to regulate use of marijuana. I would want to study the issue further, understand the proposed legislation and consider the precedence for its legalization.”
https://www.vote411.org/ballot#.UFoDEFHh-Sp
DID NOT RESPOND TO CANDIDATE SURVEY
DID NOT RESPOND TO CANDIDATE SURVEY
31 Monique Johns (D) District 9 – MOT/ Port Penn
Candidate Survey Responses
The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey as of September 1, 2018.
http://www.moniquejohns.com/
DID NOT RESPOND TO CANDIDATE SURVEY
DID NOT RESPOND TO CANDIDATE SURVEY
32 James Ryan (D) District 9 – MOT/ Port Penn
Candidate Survey Responses
Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market?
Yes, I support this and would vote ‘Yes’ on a bill to end prohibition and create a regulated market. ______
Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their home?
http://votejimryan.com/ Yes, I support this and would vote ‘Yes’ on a bill to allow for home [email protected] cultivation.
______
The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars from gangs and other criminal organizations.
Will VOTE YES on cannabis legalization legislation Strongly Agree
______
Cannabis regulation helps deter access to cannabis by minors by
implementing enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as ‘We Card’ Will VOTE YES on home programs. cultivation legislation
Strongly Agree
______
Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco.
Agree
33 District 12 – Hockessin, Rachel Blumenfeld (D) Greenville, Centerville
Candidate Survey Responses
Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market?
Yes, I support this and would vote ‘Yes’ on a bill to end prohibition and create a regulated market. ______
Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their home?
http://rachelblumenfeld.com/ Yes, I support this and would vote ‘Yes’ on a bill to allow for home [email protected] cultivation.
______
The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars from
gangs and other criminal organizations. Will VOTE YES on cannabis legalization legislation Agree
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Cannabis regulation helps deter access to cannabis by minors by
implementing enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as ‘We Card’ Will VOTE YES on home programs. cultivation legislation
Agree ______
Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco.
Agree
34 District 12 – Hockessin, Krista Griffith (D) Greenville, Centerville
Candidate Survey Responses
The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey as of September 1, 2018.
Response to League of Women Voters Vote411 Voter Guide:
Do you favor legalizing marijuana for non-medical personal use in Delaware?
Support
Explanation: “I support legalizing marijuana for non-medical personal use for individuals age 21 and older. I am very interested in making sure that any passage of marijuana legalization also contains an oversight committee that specifically deals with the safe operation of businesses, public safety and the impact on public health.”
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35 Linwood Jackson (D) District 16 – Wilmington
Candidate Survey Responses
Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market?
Yes, I would be willing to sponsor a bill to end prohibition and create a regulated market. ______
Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their home? www.jacksonfordestaterep.com Yes, I would be willing to sponsor a bill to allow for home [email protected] cultivation.
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The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars from gangs and other criminal organizations.
Will SPONSOR cannabis legalization legislation Strongly Agree
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Cannabis regulation helps deter access to cannabis by minors by implementing enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as ‘We Card’
programs. Will SPONSOR home
cultivation legislation Strongly Agree ______
Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco.
Strongly Agree
36 Franklin Cooke Jr. (D) District 16 – Wilmington
Candidate Survey Responses
The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey as of September 1, 2018.
Response to League of Women Voters Vote411 Voter Guide:
Do you favor legalizing marijuana for non-medical personal use in Delaware?
The candidate chose not to mark a box https://www.cooke2018.com/ Explanation: “Haven’t been directly involved in the conversations regarding legalizing marijuana in Delaware, I can say as a career police [email protected] officer, I’m more concerned about the deadly drugs on our streets that are killing people. (Heroin). I would have to listen to both sides of the P.O. Box 12642 Wilmington, DE 19850 conversation to make a decision regarding which way I would vote. I would need answers regarding regulations and quantities to guarantee (302) 668-9449 that the use is safe and regulated. I have concerns about the over population in todays prison systems with offenders of marijuana quantities that are below felony level.”
https://www.vote411.org/ballot#.UFoDEFHh-Sp
DID NOT RESPOND TO
CANDIDATE SURVEY
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37 Jakim Mohammed (D) District 16 – Wilmington
Candidate Survey Responses
Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market?
Yes, I would be willing to sponsor a bill to end prohibition and create a regulated market. ______
Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their home?
https://votemohammed.com/
[email protected] No, I do not support this; however, I am open to research and information. 428 Carver Drive Wilmington, Delaware 19801 ______(302) 220-7064
The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars from gangs and other criminal organizations.
Neither Agree Nor Disagree ______Will SPONSOR cannabis legalization legislation Cannabis regulation helps deter access to cannabis by minors by
implementing enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as ‘We Card’ programs.
Neither Agree Nor Disagree DOES NOT SUPPORT home ______cultivation legislation, but open to research and information Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco.
Neither Agree Nor Disagree
38 Michael Burns (D) District 17 – New Castle
Candidate Survey Responses
The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey as of September 1, 2018.
Response to League of Women Voters Vote411 Voter Guide:
Do you favor legalizing marijuana for non-medical personal use in Delaware?
Support www.electmikeburns.com/ Explanation: “While I don’t oppose the present efforts to begin the process of legalization, we need to move further together to work out 400 East Basin Road the resolution of the differences in opinion on the subject. Other states New Castle, Delaware 19720 have worked through this and Delaware should as well.”
(302) 689-3291 https://www.vote411.org/ballot#.UFoDEFHh-Sp
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CANDIDATE SURVEY
DID NOT RESPOND TO CANDIDATE SURVEY
39 Melissa Minor-Brown (D) District 17 – New Castle
Candidate Survey Responses
The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey as of September 1, 2018.
Response to League of Women Voters Vote411 Voter Guide:
Do you favor legalizing marijuana for non-medical personal use in Delaware?
Support www.voteminorbrownfor17.com Explanation: “Yes, with restrictions and an age limit.”
[email protected] https://www.vote411.org/ballot#.UFoDEFHh-Sp
(302) 326-1976
DID NOT RESPOND TO CANDIDATE SURVEY
DID NOT RESPOND TO CANDIDATE SURVEY
40 David Roberts (D) District 17 – New Castle
Candidate Survey Responses
The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey as of September 1, 2018.
Response to League of Women Voters Vote411 Voter Guide:
Do you favor legalizing marijuana for non-medical personal use in Delaware?
The candidate chose not to mark a box https://www.roberts4de.com/ Explanation: “I support legalized marijuana for medical use.”
35 Yeates Dr https://www.vote411.org/ballot#.UFoDEFHh-Sp New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 528-9039
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41 Guillermina Gonzalez (D) District 22 – Hockessin
Candidate Survey Responses
Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market?
Yes, I would be willing to sponsor a bill to end prohibition and create a regulated market. ______
Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their home? https://ggfordelaware.com/ Yes, I would be willing to sponsor a bill to allow for home [email protected] cultivation.
______
The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars from gangs and other criminal organizations.
Will SPONSOR cannabis Strongly Agree legalization legislation ______
Cannabis regulation helps deter access to cannabis by minors by implementing enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as ‘We Card’
programs. Will SPONSOR home cultivation legislation Strongly Agree
______
Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco.
Agree
42 Renee Taschner (D) District 22 – Hockessin
Candidate Survey Responses
The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey as of September 1, 2018.
Response to League of Women Voters Vote411 Voter Guide:
Do you favor legalizing marijuana for non-medical personal use in Delaware?
The candidate chose not to mark a box https://reneefordelaware.com/ Explanation: “As a retired New Castle County Police officer who used P.O. Box 69 to enforce these laws, I cannot say that I am not conflicted about this Hockessin, DE 19707 legislation. Legalizing marijuana for non-medical personal use is a hotly
(302) 239-6778 debated issue across the country not just here in Delaware. Any law legalizing marijuana needs to address the rights of employers to insist on a drug free environment as in some cases the safety of the employee and the public depend on it. I will acknowledge that too many people have arrest records stemming from clearly personal use arrests. In some cases these arrest records have prevented individuals from gaining meaningful employment and this has to change. Each situation needs to be judged on its own merits. As your legislator, I would be open to hearing all sides of this issue and consider solutions that DID NOT RESPOND TO balances the interests of all.” CANDIDATE SURVEY https://www.vote411.org/ballot#.UFoDEFHh-Sp
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43 Michael Smith (R) District 22 – Hockessin
Candidate Survey Responses
The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey as of September 1, 2018.
Response to League of Women Voters Vote411 Voter Guide:
Do you favor legalizing marijuana for non-medical personal use in Delaware?
Oppose http://www.ilikemikesmith.com/ Explanation: “After speaking with law enforcement, there needs to be [email protected] strict safeguards in place for our children and a test in place for om enforcement. If those issues are considered, solutions proposed and
(302) 290-7726 solutions agreed upon, I would support the legalization of marijuana due to its decriminalization in the state of Delaware.”
https://www.vote411.org/ballot#.UFoDEFHh-Sp
DID NOT RESPOND TO CANDIDATE SURVEY
DID NOT RESPOND TO CANDIDATE SURVEY
44 Katherine Beard (R) District 22 – Hockessin
Candidate Survey Responses
The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey as of September 1, 2018.
Response to League of Women Voters Vote411 Voter Guide:
Do you favor legalizing marijuana for non-medical personal use in Delaware?
Oppose http://www.kathyforde.com/ Explanation: “I would put public health and safety above increases in tax revenue. Based on physicians and university research, there is very little research on the long term medical effects of recreational marijuana usage or public safety implications such as how legalized marijuana use impacts use of other drugs or traffic fatalities. There is evidence that a developing brain up to age 25 is negatively impacted by marijuana use. Therefore, until additional evidence-based information is available, I would oppose legalizing marijuana for non-medical use. I DID NOT RESPOND TO understand parents’ concerns that teens seem to have access to CANDIDATE SURVEY marijuana anyway and there is little protection and uncertain quality. I support additional education and research, as well as Division of Public Health testing for bacterial and fungal pathogens and other contaminants. I support review of the level of criminalization for small amounts of marijuana and advocating for treatment when usage suggests this is a healthcare issue.”
DID NOT RESPOND TO https://www.vote411.org/ballot#.UFoDEFHh-Sp CANDIDATE SURVEY
45 Sean M. Lynn (D) District 31 – Dover
Cannabis Voting History
HB 39 Decriminalization of cannabis possession or private use of a personal use quantity of cannabis (less than Yes 6/2/15 one ounce).
SB 90 “Rylie’s Law” – adding intractable epilepsy to the list of debilitating conditions for which a physician may Yes 6/11/15 supply a written certification for medical cannabis
Allowing designated caregivers to possess and SB 181 adminster, and minor qualifying patients to use, Yes 6/16/16 medical cannabis oil on school busses and on school grounds Adding misdemeanor possession of cannabis and HB 332 paraphernalia offenses to the list of violations and Yes 6/7/16 offenses for which a person may be eligible for probation before judgment
HB 400 “Bob’s Bill” – classifying pain, anxiety, or depression, if [email protected] related to terminal illness as a qualifying condition in Yes 7/1/16 the Delaware Medical Marijuana Act 411 Legislative Avenue Dover, DE 19901 Removing the requirement that a psychiatrist be the Phone: (302) 744-4351 physician who signs the written certification in support SB 24 of an applicant's application for medical cannabis and Yes 6/30/17 adding anxiety to the list of debilitating conditions which a person can have to be eligible for medical cannabis. Allowing minors subject to debilitating medical HB 210 conditions not specifically listed in § 4906A(b) the Yes 7/2/17 same petition process to have their condition considered as that allowed for adults. Will SPONSOR cannabis HB 110 Legalizing cannabis for adults 21 and older and legalization legislation Yes 6/28/18 creating a regulated market for cannabis.
Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market? Yes, I would be willing to sponsor a bill to end prohibition and create a regulated market. Will SPONSOR home Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their home? cultivation legislation Yes, I would be willing to sponsor a bill to allow for home cultivation.
The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars from gangs and other criminal organizations. Strongly Agree Cannabis regulation helps deter access to cannabis by minors by implementing enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as ‘We Card’ programs. Strongly Agree Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco. Strongly Agree
46 David Anderson (R) District 31 – Dover
Candidate Survey Responses
Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market?
Yes, I would be willing to sponsor a bill to end prohibition and create a regulated market. ______
Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their home?
davidandersonfordover.com I am undecided and would like more information. david@DavidAndersonForDover. com ______
251 N. DuPont Hwy, PMB 130 Dover, DE 19901 The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars from (302) 734-0366 gangs and other criminal organizations.
Strongly Agree ______
Cannabis regulation helps deter access to cannabis by minors by
Will SPONSOR cannabis implementing enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as ‘We Card’ legalization legislation programs.
Strongly Agree ______
UNDECIDED on home Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and cultivation legislation tobacco.
Strongly Agree
47 Ralph Taylor (D) District 31 – Dover
Candidate Survey Responses
Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market?
No, I do not support this; however, I am open to research and information. ______
Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their home?
http://electralphtaylor.com/
Yes, I support this and would vote “Yes” on a bill to allow for home cultivation. ______
The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars from DOES NOT SUPPORT gangs and other criminal organizations. cannabis legalization legislation, but open to research and information Agree
______
Cannabis regulation helps deter access to cannabis by minors by implementing enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as ‘We Card’ programs. Will VOTE YES on home cultivation legislation Disagree ______
Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco.
Neither Agree Nor Disagree
48 Jean Dowding (R) District 31 – Dover
Candidate Survey Responses
The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey as of September 1, 2018.
Response to League of Women Voters Vote411 Voter Guide:
Do you favor legalizing marijuana for non-medical personal use in Delaware?
Oppose http://www.jeandowding.com/ Explanation: “This citizen-led 61% popular voter movement to legalize recreational marijuana is a complex issue and deserves major scrutiny. It is not going away. My driver safety, addiction and adolescent safety concerns lead me to agree with some supporters and many lawmakers that there are too many safety and regulatory issues surrounding legalization of nonmedical marijuana. A year after legislators began debating the bill to legalize recreational marijuana aimed at taxing and DID NOT RESPOND TO regulating the drug, the Bill failed in the House despite its amended CANDIDATE SURVEY legislation to address key safety and regulation concerns about impaired driving; distribution of the drug; packaging and labeling requirements; prohibited products resembling candy and cartoon characters; employers not obligated to allow marijuana activities; individuals prohibited from driving under the influence; devices to measure THC... Supporters assert that marijuana has medical benefits; creates jobs and boosts the economy.” DID NOT RESPOND TO CANDIDATE SURVEY https://www.vote411.org/ballot#.UFoDEFHh-Sp
49 Jesse Vanderwende (R) District 35 – Bridgeville
Candidate Survey Responses
The candidate has not responded to our candidate survey as of September 1, 2018.
DID NOT RESPOND TO CANDIDATE SURVEY
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50 Robert Mitchell (R) District 35 – Bridgeville
Candidate Survey Responses
Do you support legislation that would legalize cannabis for adults 21+, and replace the current criminal market for cannabis with a safe, legal, taxed and regulated market?
No, I do not support this; however, I am open to research and information. ______
Do you support allowing adults 21+ to cultivate cannabis in the privacy of their home?
https://voteforbobmitchell.com/
(302) 219-6700 No, I do not support this; however, I am open to research and information.
______
The creation of a regulated cannabis market will divert millions of dollars from
gangs and other criminal organizations. DOES NOT SUPPORT cannabis legalization legislation, but open to Neither Agree Nor Disagree research and information ______
Cannabis regulation helps deter access to cannabis by minors by implementing enforcement mechanisms similar to alcohol, such as ‘We Card’ programs.
DOES NOT SUPPORT home cultivation legislation, but open Disagree to research and information ______
Research shows cannabis is objectively less dangerous than alcohol and tobacco.
Neither Agree Nor Disagree
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