Special to Lake Okeechobee News
TALLAHASSEE — On Tuesday, April 23, the Smart & Safe Florida campaign launched its “Vets Vote #YesOn3” statewide Veterans Coalition, to help advocate support for Amendment 3, proposing safe, regulated access to adult use of cannabis for those 21 years of age and older. The coalition consists of over 600 Florida veterans of our nation’s armed services who have signed up to advocate for passage of Amendment 3 in November’s general election.
“Many of our brave veterans across the country and here in Florida have been strong advocates for the freedom to access a legal, regulated cannabis market. The ‘Vets Vote #YesOn3’ coalition will work throughout Florida to educate, advocate, and turn out voters to support Amendment 3 on the November ballot, focusing on the significance of cannabis as a safe and effective alternative to synthetic opioids, which are commonly prescribed to treat PTSD and other conditions.” – Smart & Safe Florida campaign
The Veterans Coalition is the first of many supportive coalitions the Smart & Safe Florida campaign plans to release this year heading into November’s general election.
