"I support overturning the federal prohibition against marijuana. Consistency in the law between states and the federal government would help those suffering from both physical and mental health issues, for instance, veterans suffering from PTSD, among others. Additionally, without a federal prohibition, federally insured banks subject to federal oversight could participate in the industry, protecting against financial criminality and abuse. Additionally, we would be able to fix the hypocrisy of individuals incarcerated for marijuana-related offenses while simultaneously having private companies in this country profit off of the sale of cannabis. Finally, we could fully benefit from the legalization, particularly on the economy" (Candidate Survey Response)
"I support the decriminalization of the simple possession of marijuana. The majority of Americans support decriminalization. By decriminalizing, we can both support our local and state economies, and also alleviate costs surrounding our justice system regarding processing marijuana-related charges and maintaining subsequent incarcerations." (Candidate Survey Response)
"There are real health benefits regarding the use of marijuana, and I strongly support the use of physician-authorized medical cannabis. The science on this is clear, and after serving as a military family advocate, I know firsthand that physician-authorized cannabis can help struggling veterans. With a high service rate in our district that's above the national average, this issue is particularly important to our constituents." (Candidate Survey Response)