The Week Ahead
(November 1, 2021)

Tacoma and Tahoma

Prevention and social equity advocates would convene online, while a cannabis trade association would host state legislators, regulators, and researchers for in person discussion.

Here’s a look at cannabis-related policymaking events on the calendar in the week ahead.

Monday November 1st

At publication time, no cannabis-related policymaking events were scheduled.

Tuesday November 2nd

WA HCA - WA Prevention Summit

On Tuesday at 9am PT, the annual Washington State Prevention Summit was scheduled to begin two days of presentations and workshops.

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  • In collaboration with other state agencies and prevention organizations, the WA HCA Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (DBHR) hosts an annual Washington State Prevention Summit each fall in central Washington or virtually. The summit is described as “an enriching training and networking opportunity for youth, volunteers, and professionals engaged in health promotion and the prevention of substance misuse, violence, and other high-risk behaviors, in a setting that promotes cultural humility.”
  • The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB) is traditionally a high-level summit sponsor.
  • While an overall schedule had been made available at publication time, the specific agenda for the summit had not yet been published and would be made available to attendees on Tuesday morning. A “youth track” was cancelled “due to extremely low registration and based upon feedback we received from youth and youth team leaders.”

WSLCB - Board Caucus

On Tuesday at 10am PT, the weekly WSLCB Board Caucus was scheduled to recur.

WA SECTF - Work Group - TA and Mentorship - Public Meeting

On Tuesday at 1pm PT, the Washington State Legislative Task Force on Social Equity in Cannabis Technical Assistance and Mentorship Work Group (WA SECTF - Work Group - TA and Mentorship) was scheduled to convene.

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  • The TA and Mentorship Work Group last convened on October 12th. The full task force last convened on October 28th to focus on recommendations from the Disproportionately Impacted Communities work group.
  • At publication time, the agenda for the work group meeting had not been published.

Wednesday November 3rd

WA HCA - WA Prevention Summit

On Wednesday at 9am PT, the annual Washington State Prevention Summit was scheduled to conclude two days of presentations and workshops.

WACA - Fall Policy Conference - 2021

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WSLCB State of the Agency

On Wednesday at 10am PT, WSLCB Director Rick Garza was scheduled to address conference attendees and respond to questions.

WSLCB Update

On Wednesday at 10:30am PT, several WSLCB leaders were scheduled to address conference attendees and respond to questions.

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  • At publication time, the following WSLCB board member and staff were scheduled to participate:
    • Board Member Ollie Garrett
    • Director of Enforcement and Education Chandra Brady
    • Director of Licensing Becky Smith
    • Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jim Morgan

WA Legislative Leaders

On Wednesday at 12:30pm PT, several Washington state legislators were scheduled to address conference attendees and respond to questions.

WSU CCPRO

On Wednesday at 1:30pm PT, Washington State University (WSU) Researcher David Gang was scheduled to address conference attendees and respond to questions.

Thursday November 4th

At publication time, no cannabis-related policymaking events were scheduled.

Friday November 5th

At publication time, no cannabis-related policymaking events were scheduled.