Democratic party leader who invested in marijuana effort pushes colleagues to endorse Issue 3

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- A divided Ohio Democratic Party won't take a stance on Issue 3, leaving individual public officials and county parties to decide whether to back the contentious marijuana legalization amendment on the Nov. 3 ballot.

But one county chairman leading the push for his colleagues to endorse Issue 3 stands to profit if the measure passes.

Lorain County Democratic Party Chairman Tony Giardini is an investor in the company that will own one of only 10 marijuana farms allowed to grow and sell the plant under the amendment.

In a letter sent to county chairmen earlier this month, Giardini did not disclose that he is an investor in RG1, the company that will operate the Lorain County marijuana grow facility. He wrote that he has become "personally involved" in Issue 3, and argued the plan offers "a unique and balanced approach" that's consistent with "our fundamental Democratic idea...

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