Majority Whip Hanks on Operation Padlock and illegal cannabis enforcement
Hanks asks whether the new administration will continue Operation Padlock to Protect against illegal cannabis shops. Commissioner Lee says the city remains committed to enforcement against unlicensed cannabis sales, with the sheriff leading operations and new Sheriff Raymond reassessing the approach.
So I'm going to move on to Operation Padlock to protect.
So Operation Padlock to Protect was an initiative during the previous administration to lock up illegal marijuana shops on a large scale.
Will the new administration continue this operation or will it be altering its approach to illegal marijuana stores?
Well, the city is committed right now to continuing the enforcement on unlicensed cannabis sales, and this is in order to support the legal industry's growth and to ensure that we're fighting against dangerous products that are sold in our communities.
The sheriff will continue to lead these enforcement operations relating to all judiciary and civil law.
We are undergoing a review of the operations across the entire sheriff's office and our new sheriff, Sheriff Raymond, will be reassessing sort of steps as we go forward.
Thank you so much.
It's good to see you.
Good to see you too.
Thank you, Chair.
Awesome.
Councilmember Narcisse, followed by Wong.