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.
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.
DISTRICT 6, SEAT J: SOUTH ANCHORAGE, GIRDWOOD, TURNAGAIN ARM
John Weddleton
More research needed. I’m concerned about driving.