[Aaron_Smith]

Dear medical marijuana supporter,

Next Tuesday, July 17 at 10:00 AM, the Orange County Board of Supervisors will be conducting their second hearing on the local implementation of the medical marijuana ID card program.

In order to ensure that the board makes the right decision by voting to uphold state law, it is critical that local patients and supporters show up to support this important program.

Participation in the program would be entirely voluntary for qualified patients and caregivers; however the county is required, by law, to make the program available.

If the program is implemented, Orange County patients and caregivers will be able to obtain the ID cards through a confidential program administered by the county's Health Services Agency. The ID program works to protect cardholders from unnecessary arrest, detainment or seizure of property by state and local law enforcement – which conducts 99% of marijuana arrests.

Please join us on Tuesday morning to express your support for patients' rights in Orange County and the medical marijuana ID program.

Also, if you haven’t done so already, send an e-mail to the board urging them to approve the program or call (714) 834-2206, tell the operator which city you live in and ask to be directed to your supervisor.

- please only contact the board if you actually live in Orange County -

Meeting details:

Orange County Board of Supervisors
Tuesday, July 17 -- 10am
333 W. Santa Ana Blvd. (Civic Center Plaza Bldg #10)
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Map: http://tinyurl.com/3b65rx

**This is a professional meeting, please dress and act accordingly.**

If you live in Orange County but cannot attend this hearing, please visit http://www.ocgov.com/opinion/scripts/Main.asp and use the drop-down menu to express your support for agenda item# 38. It would also be helpful if you leave a comment, in the form provided, telling them why you support the ID card program.

All online comments must be submitted before Fri.
July 13, 12pm PST.
If you are reading this after that time, please send an e-mail to the supervisors.

Please keep messages to the board brief and limited to your support for the medical marijuana ID card program, not other drug policy issues.

For talking points supporting the program, click here.

Thank you for supporting safe access in Orange County. Only with your help, can we make full implementation of California's medical marijuana laws a reality. Feel free to contact me at any time for more information including ride-sharing options.

I hope to see you on Tuesday!

Sincerely,

Aaron Smith
Safe Access Now
(866) 287-6792
safeaccessnow@gmail.com