Join us at the Bennett Valley Grange to Discuss Two Major Land Use Issues Impacting Our Community which could have many negative impacts for decades to come
Update on the County’s Cannabis Ordinance: We will provide an update on the Cannabis ordinance and discuss how it could impact neighborhoods throughout Bennett Valley if the current draft is passed.
Speaker: Craig Harrison, BVCA Past President and Chair of Bennett Valley Conservancy Fund.
Insights on Measure J: We will also hear from speakers regarding Measure J and its potential impact on the preservation of agricultural land and associated open spaces in Bennett Valley and countywide. Measure J is on the ballot on November 5th. Speaker: Dayna Ghirardelli, Executive Director, Sonoma County Farm Bureau.
Event Details:
• Tuesday, October 8, 2024, 7:00pm-8:30pm (Doors open 6pm*)
• Bennett Valley Grange Hall, 4145 Grange Road, Santa Rosa
• FREE Event
• First come, first served. 130 attendee capacity
* 6:00pm Pre-event Social & Discussion Session regarding Health Impacts on Neighbors of Outdoor Cannabis Production Sites and Societal Health Impacts of Cannabis Consumption. Come early for light refreshments/snacks and hear from Neighborhood Coalition’s Libby Hutton, one of the group's specialists on cannabis health impacts. Libby will provide an overview of what health risks and environmental impacts are involved with living next to outdoor cannabis operations and the broader societal health risks of cannabis consumption.
Your participation is crucial in shaping the future of our community. We look forward to seeing you there!
Measure J background:
Today, Sonoma County Family Farmers are under attack. Measure J, proposed by a group from Berkeley, CA, aims to eliminate Sonoma County’s diverse animal agriculture production. If passed, Measure J could put multi-generational farming families out of business and as a result, the cost of dairy products, eggs, and poultry will increase significantly. Furthermore, Measure J will increase our greenhouse gas emissions since these products will have to be imported from other parts of our state, country or even other countries. Measure J will cost taxpayers millions.
Visit for more information: NoOnMeasureJ.com
