Florida Sheriff Backs Cannabis Legalization Amendment: ‘I’m A Conservative With Strong Faith And Family Values’
As Florida gears up for a monumental vote in November 2024, Amendment 3, which would legalize recreational cannabis use, is gaining significant support from key voices.
One who has just joined the chorus is Gordon Smith, the Sheriff of Bradford County, a region in North Central Florida with a population of over 28,000 people.
“I’m A conservative with strong faith and family values,” writes Smith in an opinion piece published by The Capitolist, “Those values are at the heart of my position on Amendment 3.”
Impact Of Low-Level Cannabis Charges
With nearly 40 years of experience in law enforcement, Sheriff Smith says that legalizing marijuana for recreational use will protect lives, reduce crime and strengthen communities.
“I’ve seen countless lives derailed by simple possession charges,” says Smith. These charges often result in criminal records …