Lt Gov Fetterman's Marijuana Legalization Tour Coming To Philly

PHILADELPHIA — In connection with the prospect of legal recreational marijuana, Lt. Gov. John Fetterman is conducting a listening tour across the state to hear from residents about the issue. And he is coming to Philadelphia soon to get residents' input May 18 and May 19.

Attendees are invited to share their feelings on legalizing recreational marijuana in person. If you can't attend, Governor Tom Wolf has set up an online feedback form where residents can submit their feedback on legalizing recreational marijuana.

Fetterman's stops in Philly are below:

Northeast Philadelphia

• Noon to 1:30 p.m., Saturday, May 18
• Northeast High School Auditorium, 1501 Cottman Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111

Southwest Philadelphia

• 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Saturday, May 18
• University of the Sciences Auditorium, STC 145 McNeil Science and Technology Center,4308 Woodland Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19026

Northwest Philadelphia

• 1 p.m.to 2:30 p.m., Sunday, May 19
• Temple University, Room 200,Gittis Student Center, 1755 N. 13th St., Philadelphia, PA 19122

Southeast Philadelphia

• 5 p.m.to 6:30 p.m., Sunday, May 19
• Horace H. Furness High School Auditorium, 900 S. Third St., Philadelphia, PA 19148

"We want to hear what you think about recreational marijuana. Are you for legalization? Against legalization? What are your thoughts and concerns?" the page says.

The feedback form includes a portion for residents to say if they are for or against legalizing marijuana for recreational purposes. They then can elect to elaborate on their position in 5,000 characters or less.

Philadelphia is one of the latest stops on Fetterman's tour. So far, he has made 60 stops across the state to learn constituents' opinions.