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e c y�J r-4- Julie Kjorsvik IYV From: Jean Walton <jcwalton@aspeedynet.net> Sent: Saturday, December 28, 2013 11:38 AM To: Kittitas County Commissioners Office Subject: Marijuana licenses Dear County Commissioners, We are a retired couple, and we have recently purchased a piece of property in Ellensburg, and are planning to move there in a couple of years. We are very concerned about the seemingly disorganized and unplanned issuance of marijuana licenses which seems to be approaching. We understand that you have no control over issuing marijuana licenses, and that the Washington State Liquor Board controls that. However after researching what many counties and cities are doing throughout our state, we believe that you do have control over decisions concerning moratoriums, bans, and zoning. Many county and city leaders are choosing to use a moratorium to address all of the complex issues of this new uncharted territory. This doesn't mean you are burying your head in the sand, but just the opposite. I appreciate what the commissioners from Walla Walla said, " I just have to make sure it's right. 1 have to protect all the taxpayers." Johnson said, "The moratorium will allow the county to address the issues on its own terms as opposed to responding to state or federal mandates. We have a unique opportunity to do something for ourselves." Another county making sure they get it right. One-year moratorium in Walla Walla httP. //1-Inlton_-bu-1-e tin_:_Gominows12013/Sepi17/walla.-walla_county-commissioners-opt-one.-vear_moral Thoughts from Walla Walla County Commissioners - It seems like an oxymoron to me,"he said. "We need to have a substantial discussion before we create a situation that will affect people, especially young people." Tompkins said his concern was limiting the county's liability from federal or other legal actions. "I just have to make sure it's right. 1 have to protect all the taxpayers,"he said. Johnson said the moratorium will allow the county to address the issues on its own terms as opposed responding to state or federal mandates. "We have a unique opportunity to do something for ourselves,"he said. `7 just think the prudent thing to do is declare the moratorium." Andy Porter can be reached at andyporterCo)wwub.com or 526-8318. Thank-you so much for your attention to this matter. Don and Jean Walton 1