Former Facebook President Sean Parker Backs Marijuana Legalization Proposal In California

Sean Parker was at the forefront of marijuana legalization in California.

(Photo : Sean Gallup/Getty Images News) Former Facebook President Sean Parker Backs Marijuana Legalization Proposal In California

Sean Parker, former Facebook president, once developed a reputation for his advocacy in pushing for change. Now, he is at the forefront of marijuana legalization movement in California.

According to Yahoo News, "The initiative has the support of Democratic Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom and the Coalition for Cannabis Policy Reform. Coalition board member Antonio Gonzalez, who is also president of the Latino Voters League, said the coalition withdrew its rival initiative after Parker's measure was modified to protect children, workers and small businesses."

"The move brings to a close weeks of behind-the-scenes negotiations aimed at closing the gaps between the initiatives, amid concerns that neither would succeed if both wound up on the ballot for 2016."

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