Brooklyn Park Mayor Has Aspirations To Improve Racial Equity In Cannabis Industry

By David Schuman, CBS Minnesota

September 26, 2023

BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. — The mayor of one of Minnesota's largest cities is getting involved in the marijuana industry.

Brooklyn Park Mayor Hollies Winston says his focus will be on helping people of color get into the industry to improve racial equity in the cannabis space.

He'll be recusing himself from all city business regarding cannabis and THC regulations. Earlier this month, Winston stepped back from a city council work session.

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