Cannabis Decriminalization and Fair Justice Act
Winston-Salem
Summary
City officials discussed public interest in decriminalizing marijuana, clarifying that state law still classifies it as illegal while highlighting that police use discretion to issue citations in nearly all simple possession cases.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 17, 2026.
Impact analysis
Reduces municipal and judicial expenditures associated with low-level misdemeanor drug arrests and processing.
Residents advocating for equitable enforcement and police officers utilizing operational discretion.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council — August 17, 2026
Advocates from Hate Out urged the council to adopt misdemeanor cannabis decriminalization policies, arguing current enforcement disproportionately impacts minorities.
Public Safety Committee — June 8, 2026
City officials discussed public interest in decriminalizing marijuana, clarifying that state law still classifies it as illegal while highlighting that police use discretion to issue citations in nearly all simple possession cases.
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