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Marie Sunseri
From:bevcall@aol.com
Sent:Sunday, February 15, 2026 4:08 PM
To:Marie Sunseri
Subject:Support for Cannabis Retail in Danville
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February 15, 2026
RE: I Support looking into cannabis retail in Danville
Dear Mayor and Members of the Town Council,
I am writing to respectfully express my support for the Town continuing to explore what regulated cannabis retail could look
like in the community.
I live in Walnut Creek but come frequently to Danville to shop at America’s Finest Hemp Company. I also usually visit
other shops and restaurants in Danville. Often, however, the impetus for the day is coming to the hemp store. Often, I will
also shop at Lunardi”s on my visits.
For nearly five years, America’s Finest Hemp Co. operated responsibly in downtown Danville, serving adults and
contributing positively to the local economy. The recent changes under AB 8 and related state regulations did not occur
because of safety failures. Rather, the State chose to move hemp-derived cannabinoid products into the more tightly
regulated cannabis retail framework to create a more controlled and standardized environment.
In other words, the regulatory shift was intended to increase oversight and safety — not to eliminate responsible local
businesses.
Additionally, many adults responsibly choose cannabis products as an alternative to more dangerous substances such as:
• Prescription opioid pain medications
• Sleep medications
• Anxiety medications
• Alcohol
I personally use hemp products to help with my Rheumatoid Arthritis symptoms instead of taking any common pain
relievers. I feel it is a more natural way to address my problems.
If America’s Finest Hemp Company leaves Danville permanently and sets up shop in another neighboring community, I
will most likely shop where they relocate. Please consider adjusting Danville’s cannabis regulations to allow this family
owned company to continue to do business in the community.
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I respectfully encourage the Town Council to continue exploring a regulated cannabis retail framework so that responsible
local businesses like America’s Finest Hemp Co. have a path forward under the new state laws.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Beverly Callister
902 Cortina Court
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
bevcall@aol.com
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