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Julie Kjorsvik �J From: Obie OBrien Sent: Tuesday, December 10, 2013 9:31 AM To: Mollie Edson Cc: Julie Kjorsvik; Doc Hansen Subject: RE: marajuana Hello Mollie, Your comments are now part of the record of information that will be presented to the Kittitas County Board of Commissioners and will be considered during any deliberations as part of the decision process. What must be said is that the placement and location of Marijuana production, processing, and retail operations is solely the authority of the WA. Liquor Control Board. A 1000 foot buffer has to exist from an applicant's address from a list of activities like schools, day cares, areas where children can gather. We as Commissioners are very limited in the choices we may have to address your concerns.The only legal option for us is that if we have substantial evidence that an applicant or the location has a record of illegal activity we can object in a letter to the LCB. Outside of sending a letter,we can only look at our zoning and land use ordinances to identify activities that are compatible with rural character. The Board of Commissioners is taking this seriously and holding study sessions with our planning and legal staff. The public is welcome to attend and listen to the dialog as we look for those answers that will best serve the safety and health concerns of our citizens. Our next study session is scheduled for Thursday 2PM in the Kittitas County Courthouse, Commissioners Auditorium. You are welcome to attend. Sincerely, Obie O'Brien Kittitas County Commissioner 205 W. 5th Street; Suite 108 Ellensburg WA 98926 From: Mollie Edson [mailto:chaosmanor@elltel.net] Sent: Tuesday, December 10, 2013 8:29 AM To: Obie OBrien Subject: marajuana Dear Obie, Gary and Paul, I want to weigh in on the marijuana discussion. Please, please, please, leave this one alone. The State of Washington is giving us a gift.You can listen, and nod and reaffirm your disapproval all you want, but when it comes to a vote, let marijuana be grown in this county. It's all the things we/you stand for. Its ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, billions for the state and millions for the county. Its PROPERTY RIGHTS, let people, even the little guy, who has just 3 acres of land that qualifies, let them grow. It's AGRICULTURE, pure and simple. Growing stuff, it's what we're good at. It's JOBS, I'd venture to guess that most of the people who've applied for licenses are young people, let's give them a fair shot at making a living here in the Kittitas Valley. It's ANTI-REGULATION, the state is placing massive restrictions on growing, 1