Setting the Record Straight: A Cannabis Debate in Teller County, Colorado

Sheriff Jason Mikesell released the following podcast condemning the efforts to allow legal cannabis sales in the city of Cripple Creek: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-jpcb3-1... However, cannabis journalist and Teller County resident Kristina Etter noticed a few discrepancies in his argument. When meeting with him privately to discuss the misinformation and falsehoods in his statement, the Sheriff blatantly refused to discuss the topic and encouraged Kristina to publish her rebuttal in a podcast. So... she did. This podcast breaks down several key points in the Sheriff's argument and provides contradicting data, studies, and research regarding legal cannabis and the impact it could have on the community and tourism revenue. Note: This podcast only addresses a few of the key points mentioned - key areas like crime, community impact, and tax revenues. I deliberately avoided any arguments about health and wellness outside of decreasing opioid use. Look for a follow-up podcast addressing those factors...