Gonzalez wrote, "I am a longtime supporter of the legal adult use of marijuana for recreational and medical purposes."
He supports lowering taxes on medical patients and equity businesses, employment rights for cannabis consumers, and the expansion of consumption spaces. Saying he would have voted for AB 1775, the cannabis café bill if in office, he wrote, "I'm proud to have supported UFCW cannabis workers throughout my time in public service."
Holds office State Assembly District 54
Mark Gonzalez is an organizer, a caregiver, a renter, and an activist who knows that the system isn’t working for ordinary people in our community. The son of a single mother who grew up in Section 8 housing, Mark became Chair of the LA County Democratic Party, where he organized support for laws to make community college free, protect our air and water, make housing more affordable, and safeguard abortion rights. After his mother suffered a stroke two years ago, Mark Gonzalez has become her sole caregiver. In this role, he's witnessed the failures of government, social programs, and the healthcare system in adequately supporting vulnerable seniors. Source: https://www.markgonzalezforassembly.com/