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Subject: Input for Town Council Study Session on Cannabis Retail
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Dear Mayor and Council Members
Thank you for your service to our community. We are Hugh and Karen Levenson and
we've enjoyed the quality of life that the council has made possible. We've been here
since October 1989.
We are writing with input for the upcoming study session about Marijuana Retail in
Danville. We urge you to keep the current prohibition in place.
Danville is a town where the status quo is not a problem — it's a strength. Many cities
consider cannabis retail because they need revenue, revitalization, or new economic
activity. Danville does not.
Our position — "It's not broken, so why fix it?" — This is not only reasonable, it aligns
with:
• Danville's current safety ranking
• The town's established, family -friendly identity
• The preferences of many long-term residents
• The lack of any unmet need that cannabis retail would address
In a community like Danville, where schools, youth sports, and family -centered activities
are core to daily life, the presence of retail cannabis storefronts also raises an additional
concern: normalization of use among youth. Increased visibility of cannabis outlets can
make marijuana seem routine or expected, which may unintentionally encourage
experimentation among teens and pre -teens. For a town that places such a high value
on protecting its family-oriented environment, this risk carries meaningful weight.
In short:
The potential benefits exist, but they are marginal for Danville. The potential downsides
— especially to community character, perceived safety, and the risk of normalizing
marijuana use for youth — carry more weight here than in most towns.
Thank you for taking this time to read our thoughts.
Sincerely,
Hugh and Karen Levenson
95 Blue Rock Court
Danville, CA 94526
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