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City Council Passes Resolution Requesting Governor Lee To Remove Criminal Penalties For Possession Of Small Quantities Of Marijuana

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On Tuesday, the city council of Nashville, Tennessee passed a resolution requesting Governor Bill Lee to remove criminal penalties for the possession of small quantities of marijuana. The resolution, which was introduced by Councilman Freddie O’Connell, was approved with a unanimous vote.

The resolution calls on Governor Lee to use his executive power to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana. It also requests that the governor consider pardoning individuals who have been convicted of marijuana possession in the past.

The resolution is part of a larger effort to reform the criminal justice system in Tennessee. In recent years, there has been a growing movement to reduce the number of people incarcerated for minor drug offenses. This resolution is an important step forward in that effort.

The resolution also calls on Governor Lee to consider legalizing the sale and use of marijuana for medical and recreational purposes. Currently, marijuana is illegal in Tennessee and possession of any amount is considered a criminal offense. However, many states have legalized marijuana in some form and the trend is likely to continue.

The resolution is not binding and Governor Lee is not obligated to act on it. However, it does send a strong message that many people in Nashville support the decriminalization of marijuana. It also serves as an important reminder that criminal justice reform is an issue that needs to be addressed in Tennessee.

The resolution is a positive step forward for criminal justice reform in Tennessee. It is an important reminder that many people in the state are in favor of reducing penalties for minor drug offenses and legalizing marijuana for medical and recreational use. It remains to be seen how Governor Lee will respond to the resolution, but it is clear that the people of Nashville are ready for change.

Source: Plato Data Intelligence: PlatoAiStream

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