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Anchorage Assembly candidate Q&A: Thoughts on allowing on-site consumption of marijuana?

The Anchorage Daily News asked candidates for the April 2 election to the Anchorage Assembly to answer a series of questions on issues facing those bodies. We’re publishing select responses daily. The answers were fact-checked when facts were cited and edited for spelling, grammar and writing style. For more questions and to see all the candidates’ answers, click here. For School Board candidate surveys, click here.

Q: Would you support a law allowing on-site consumption of marijuana?

DISTRICT 2, SEAT A: CHUGIAK-EAGLE RIVER

Crystal Kennedy

Retail sales are already prohibited in my district.

Oliver Schiess

Yes. If steps to ensure public safety are taken.

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DISTRICT 4, SEAT F: MIDTOWN

Meg Zaletel

Yes, re: public safety & health impacts.

Christine Hill

No.

Ron Alleva

Not a smoker myself but have concerns about DUI.

DISTRICT 3, SEAT D: WEST ANCHORAGE

Kameron Perez-Verdia

Undecided--I need more research on this.

Liz Vazquez

Marijuana should regulated like alcohol.

Dustin Darden

The biggest dope dealers are prescription drug companies.

DISTRICT 5, SEAT H: EAST ANCHORAGE

Forrest Dunbar

Yes, so long as it protects employees.

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DISTRICT 6, SEAT J: SOUTH ANCHORAGE, GIRDWOOD, TURNAGAIN ARM

John Weddleton

More research needed. I’m concerned about driving.

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