City of Isleton Request for Proposal Cannabis Social Equity Assessment Study

The City proposes to complete a Cannabis Social Equity Study for the purposes of Cannabis Social Equity Program. The City’s legislative mandate is to produce a report analyzing available data related to disparities in the cannabis industry, and provide recommendations regarding policy options that could (A) foster equitable access to participation in the industry, including promotion of ownership and stable employment opportunities in the industry, (B) invest tax revenues in economic infrastructure for communities that have historically been disenfranchised, (C) mitigate the adverse effects of drug enforcement policies that have disproportionately impacted those communities, and (D) prioritize individuals who have been previously arrested or convicted for marijuana-related offenses. It is our hope that this report and its recommendations help inform the development of an equity program that ensures a cohesive, results-oriented strategy. A successful program will establish equitable access to the cannabis industry workforce, encourage entrepreneurship, and expand educational opportunities. It will help eliminate discriminatory institutional and structural policies and practices.