- Cody submitted his position to NORML on 10/28/20 indicating his support for legalizing marijuana.
In a questionnaire sent out by Chicago NORML, the candidate sent back the following answer:
Q: The Cannabis Regulation and Tax act, which was passed last year legalized up to 30 grams of cannabis for purchase by all adults over the age of 21. In doing so we also made history as a state by including expungement provisions never passed in any other state. Do you support further expungement of past cannabis convictions?
A: Yes, all nonviolent drug offenders should be pardoned and expunged. This includes any growers, cultivators, sellers, and users.
In a questionnaire sent out by Chicago NORML, the candidate sent back the following answer:
Q: In 2016, Governor Rauner signed SB2228, making possession of up to 10 grams of cannabis a civil offense punishable by a fine of between $100 and $200. Currently in 2020 the possession of up to 30 grams is legal and comes with 0 penalties. But possession of 31 or more grams is still criminally charged. Do you support further decriminalization of possession of larger quantities of cannabis over 30 grams?
A: Yes, I don't believe any amount should be criminalized because cannabis is a medicine and recreational activity that has little to no harmful effects if used properly. We don't criminalize certain amounts of possessing tobacco or alcohol, and I don't believe cannabis should be any different.
In a questionnaire sent out by Chicago NORML, the candidate sent back the following answer:
Q: The Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Act, the pilot program for medicinal cannabis in Illinois, was made permanent as well as expanded, last year. Would you support continued expansion to the list of qualifying conditions, as well as further protections for patient supply and cost in light of adult-use legalization?
A: Yes. We need to expand qualifying conditions to include more mental health disorders that are left off of our state's medical qualifying conditions. We should also offer cannabis as an alternative to other drugs that are often times very addicting. We need to also drive down the cost of a medical card in Illinois.