5 21-0696 Subject: Prohibition Against City Employees Cannabis Metabolites Testing
From: Vice Mayor Kaplan, Pro Tem Thao, Councilmember Kalb & President Fortunato Bas
Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinance Prohibiting The City Of Oakland From Testing Prospective And Current City Employees For Off-The-Job Cannabis Usage As A Condition Of Employment Or Continued Employment, Or As A Basis For Discipline, Except In Certain Circumstances Or Except As Required By Federal Or State Law
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I support Vice Mayor Kaplan's ordinance prohibiting the city of Oakland from drug testing perspective and current employees. Cannabis use is widely accepted for medicinal and therapeutic support. The city and the state accept taxes on Cannabis sales. The city should continue to support cannabis access for a healthy population.
I support Vice Mayor Kaplan's ordinance prohibiting the city of Oakland from drug testing perspective and current employees. Cannabis use is widely accepted for medicinal and therapeutic support. The city and the state accept taxes on Cannabis sales. The city should continue to support cannabis access for a healthy population.