Milwaukee Supervisor Wants Pot Referendum On November Ballot

MILWAUKEE, WI — One Milwaukee County Supervisor says it's time for the county to consider legalizing marijuana for the cash benefits that other states have seen.

Milwaukee County Supervisor John Weishan, Jr. issued a statement Thursday, calling for a referendum to be put on the November 2018 ballot, asking residents whether they "favor allowing adults 21 years of age and older to engage in the personal use of marijuana, while also regulating commercial marijuana-related activities and imposing a tax on the sale of marijuana."

Weishan respresents Milwaukee's 16th district, which is located on Milwaukee's south side bordering Greenfield.

“It’s time for Wisconsin to join the many states across the country that have legalized marijuana and benefited from the revenue that comes with commercial sale and taxation of one of America’s largest cash crops,” said Supervisor Weishan in a news release issued Thursday.

Weishan's proposal will be up for discussion at the May 11 County Board Supervisors' Committee on Judiciary, Safety and General Services.

Before serving on the County Board, Weishan served on active duty in the United States Marine Corps from 1991 to 1995. He holds a bachelor's degree in Business from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee.

Weishan is currently the Vice Chair of Transportation, Public Works and Transit Committee, the Vice Chair of the Personnel Committee, and he also serves as a member of the Economic and Community Development Committee.

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