Santa Claus Speaks out Against North Pole Ban of Marijuana Sales
As communities across Alaska try to figure out how to handle the new legalized marijuana industry, many are opting out.
In October, North Pole voters decided not to allow commercial marijuana businesses within city limits.
That decision, however, has been met with disappointment from one of the city's most famous residents: Santa Claus.
Santa Claus, formerly known as Thomas O'Connor, legally changed his name to Santa in 2005. He says the moniker helps with his work as a child advocate.
"It sounds ridiculous but it's true. It helps," Santa says.
He's served as an elected city council member in North Pole for almost a year.
Before that he worked in government, specializing in security and law enforcement.
"Director of the Terrorism Research Communication Center from '78 to '86, and was Chief of Safety and Security for the US Virgin Islands Port Authority, was a member of FEMA's National Defense Executive...
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