Tangipa wrote, "Marijuana is already legal and has been approved by the Voters in CA.  I will not oppose the will of the voters. That being said, taxes and regulations have been too strict, and have led many consumers back to the black market. We must encourage those who do use marijuana to do so the legal way by lowering the already excessive taxes and fees to open a dispensary."

He added, "I have seen the medical side of marijuana use support military men and women.  Not only is it effective, I support that use over using opioids."