Casey O’Neill: Sustainability Before Expansion (opinion)

I’ve been thinking about the question of expanding the permit sizes for cultivation in Mendocino County — hours of discussion with people in group counsel and singular conversations. Some of the folks I speak with have similar positions to me and some hold different perspectives than I do. I am open to evolving my positions based on new input, and I delight in discourse.  

Due diligence in policy work is critical to assess the potential for consequences, both intended and unintended. As I continue to refine my personal opinion through deep rumination and study, I seek out information and people who hold different positions than I do.