Hospitality industry conflicted on social pot use
The proposed initiative that would allow Denver entrepreneurs to open their 21-and-up business and patio spaces to limited marijuana consumption has divided many in the city – and it’s not even clear yet if the question will land on the city’s November 2015 ballot.
While a new poll commissioned by the activists behind the measure shows voters supporting the initiative, many of the businesses that would decide to either allow cannabis consumption, or not, are vehemently against the proposal.
“We will be adamantly opposed to it,” said Sonia Riggs, CEO of the Colorado Restaurant Association, an industry group that works with 4,500 businesses, or about half of the state’s restaurants.
“My company is against it,” said Leigh Jones, co-owner of Denver bars the Horseshoe Lounge, the Bar Car, Inga’s Alpine Lounge and the new Nip & Sip Neighborhood Lounge.
“I would be against it,” said Noel Hickey, owner...
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