San Diego Medical Marijuana Revival on Tap? Mayor Vows to Pave Way for Cannabis Dispensaries

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San Diego’s battered medical marijuana industry is poised for a comeback after two years of turmoil that decimated the dispensary landscape.

And locals can thank one individual in particular: the new mayor.

In a surprisingly strong show of support for the MMJ industry, Mayor Bob Filner – who was sworn in last month – told roughly 100 cannabis advocates Tuesday night that he would draft a measure allowing dispensaries to operate in San Diego. He also vowed to testify on behalf of dispensary owners facing prosecution, promised to speak with the police chief and encouraged cannabis advocates to lobby city council and reach out to the public...