OMA Opposes Legalizing Recreational Marijuana

Following a special meeting of its board of directors, the OMA this week announced its opposition to State Issue 2, the initiative to legalize recreational marijuana use and retail sales.

The OMA opposes Issue 2 due to concerns regarding workplace safety, worker absenteeism, increased insurance costs, and the already lagging rate of workforce participation. The OMA’s press release provides more details.

Here’s the language for Issue 2 as it will appear on the November ballot. Members can read the official argument against Issue 2 as well as the argument for it, as submitted to the secretary of state’s office.

Subject-matter experts will brief members on this topic during the OMA Government Affairs Committee meeting on Sept. 6. Register here. Members interested in contributing to the official campaign to oppose Issue 2 can visit this site. 8/30/2023