Former Cannabis Comish Firing Sparks Debate On Oversight In Massachusetts: What’s Next For The Industry?
Shannon O’Brien, the former chair of the Cannabis Control Commission of Massachusetts lost her legal battle with State Treasurer Deborah Goldberg resulting in O’Brien being fired last month.
Goldberg, who named Bruce Stebbins acting chair of the regulatory body, expressed concern about attracting strong candidates while state lawmakers consider changes to the oversight of the struggling agency, reported CommonWealth Beacon.
“We’ve made a commitment to begin looking. It might prove to be more challenging because those who might consider it [the state Legislature] might be concerned about changes that could take place,” Goldberg told reporters following her address to the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce.
‘Unclear And Self-Contradictory’
On October 30, state lawmakers will hold a hearing to review the organizational structure of the commission. This follows a letter from the state inspector general addressed to Senate President Karen Spilka and House Speaker Ron Mariano, among others, …