Members of the Let’s Go Oakland organization said Wednesday that building a new ballpark in the city would create more than 1,500 local jobs in the initial three-year construction phase, and bring ample revenue to Oakland and the county of Alameda. By Fernando Gallo. Originally published in Oakland North on 4/29/10
Economy
Backers of pot initiative target benefits of tax revenue
May 4, 2010 – 2:12 pm
Facing an uphill battle, proponents of a ballot measure to legalize marijuana are mapping out a campaign stressing the millions of dollars in tax revenue that pot could provide.
The initiative, sponsored by Oakland marijuana magnate Richard Lee, would legitimize the sale of marijuana and allow pot shops to open their doors in cities that permit it. Local authorities could also decide how to tax and regulate marijuana sales, although it’s unclear if federal officials would tolerate such a bold and unprecedented move.
Originally Published in Capitol Weekly on 03/15/10
E.J. Dionne: “Who’s to blame for the bailout fiasco”
September 26, 2008 – 3:31 pm
E.J.’s Precinct on washingtonpost.com
