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: All nonviolent cannabis offenders should have their records expunged, and all outstanding fines should stricken from the books. The General Assembly and the Governor's office should work with the local DA's and the Attorney General to expedite the release of any nonviolent cannabis users as immediately as possible.

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: I firmly believe that recreational cannabis should be as legal as beer and wine. You should be able to buy it in the same places you buy beer and wine, and you should be able to produce it at home.

 

To impose criminal penalties on an arbitrary quantity doesn't make sense. Dispensaries, delivery personnel, and producers are all trusted with quantities massively larger than 30 grams. Individuals should be too.

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: I'd like to see Illinois vastly roll back on their requirements for entry into the business of distributing medicinal cannabis. We can pick up most other prescription medicine from the local pharmacy, but patients who live in remote areas that aren't near a medical dispensary, especially those who don't have their own transportation, have an unnecessary hurdle in obtaining the treatment they need.