Former collective owner Robert Martinez is launching a ballot initiative to repeal Costa Mesa’s ordinance which bans collectives.
Martinez filed his intent to circulate the petition with the City Clerk’s office earlier today. Next, Martinez will have to publish the city-drafted summary of the measure in local newspapers, after which he will have 180 days to gather the needed signatures.
To have the initiative addressed by voters, Martinez can either get the matter on the June 5 ballot, or a special election can be held. To get the initiative on the June ballot, Martinez needs to collect 10% of the city’s latest voter turnout. To get a special election, he needs 15%. In the 2010 gubernatorial election, Costa Mesa’s voter turnout was 13,758. In spite of these numbers, Martinez’s goal is to get 15,500 signatures.
Martinez was the host of the “Cannabis Community” radio shows that aired Sunday mornings on Southern California’s KOCI 101.5 FM. The program was recently shut down in order to remain neutral on controversial issues.
Costa Mesa joined with federal officials to close its 27 collectives in January following requests from the city attorney and City Council.
wizardodds@hotmail.com said on Feb 27, 2012
I’ll sign that petition!
BuddrDabbr said on Feb 27, 2012
That makes two I’m IN.. Let us know where & when we can sign the petition this has to be resolved
Tokeahontas said on Feb 27, 2012
Saw a statement today from Martinez saying he wasn’t quite ready to collect signatures yet. We’ll do our best to keep you guys updated on when/where he’ll be so you can sign if you’re interested!
BuddrDabbr said on Feb 29, 2012
Tokeahontas-
Yes keep us posted when the time comes, that you are ready to collect signatures.
Thanks,