Message-Id: <3.0.3.32.19971107094849.007bfd80@hella.stm.it>

Date: Fri, 07 Nov 1997 09:48:49 +0100

From: Mayor Katz

Subject: Anti-prohibition response

November 6, 1997

Dear Concerned Citizen:

Thank you for contacting my office regarding Diane Densmore and the recent enforcement action by the Portland Police Department directed at the Alternative Health Clinic.

I too, am not without compassion for the suffering of others and can accept the fact that the use of medicinal marijuana does reduce suffering. However, until such time as the Legislature of this state makes statutory changes to the contrary, the Portland Police Bureau, under the direction of Chief Moose, will continue enforcement efforts regarding the marketing and sales of controlled substances.

With warm regards,

Vera Katz

Mayor