Upcoming Washington Marijuana Legalization Debates for Initiative 502

Jonathan Martin of the Seattle Times has outlined upcoming marijuana legalization debates for Initiative 502 (I-502). Here’s the list from his original post:

Upcoming Washington Marijuana Legalization Debates for Initiative 502

Tuesday, Oct. 9, 7:00-9:00 p.m. – League of Women Voters of Seattle-King County is hosting a debate on I-502, King County Sheriff and a King County levy at Seattle University Wyckoff Auditorium in the Bannan Engineering Building. Pro: Seattle City Attorney Pete Holmes. Con: TBD.

Wednesday, Oct. 10, 6:00-7:30 p.m. – Seattle City Club is hosting an I-502 debate, Kane Hall, University of Washington. Pro: Pete Holmes and Rev. Leslie Braxton of New Beginnings Christian Fellowship. Con: Steve Sarich and Snohomish County Regional Drug Task Force Commander, Pat Slack.

Tuesday, Oct. 16, 5:30-7:30 p.m. – Thurston County Mainstream Republicans hosting a debate on I-502 and other ballot measures, Lacey Community Center, 6729 Pacific Ave. SE, Olympia. Pro: Former Thurston County deputy prosecuting attorney, Ken Valz. Con: Tom Zweiger, retired Washington State Patrol narcotics detective.

Wednesday, Oct. 17, noon to 1 p.m. Seattle Times politics team’s live chat. Pro: former U.S. Attorney John McKay; Con: Derek Franklin, substance abuse expert.

Wednesday Oct. 17, 6:30 p.m. – League of Women Voters of Tacoma-Pierce County is hosting a debate at University of Washington-Tacoma, Philip Hall, 1900 Commerce Street, Tacoma. Pro: Alison Holcomb. Con: TBD.

Wednesday, Oct. 17, 7:00-9:00 p.m. – League of Women Voters of Pullman and the Pullman Chamber of Commerce are hosting a debate on state ballot measures.  Pullman City Council Chambers, 325 SE Paradise St., Pullman. Pro:  Tonia Winchester, I-502 outreach director. Con: Douglas Hiatt, criminal defense attorney/marijuana legalization advocate.

Thursday, Oct. 18, 6:00-7:30 p.m. – I-502 debate at Neighborhood House’s High Point Center, 6400 Sylvan Way SW, Seattle WA 98126. Pro: Roger Roffman, UW emeritus professor/drug abuse researcher. Con: Steve Freng, prevention/treatment manager of Northwest HIDTA, a branch of the Office of National Drug Control Policy .

Sunday, Oct. 21, 11:30 a.m. – Richmond Beach Congregational Church is hosting an I-502 debate, 1512 Northwest 195th Street, Shoreline. Pro: Pete Holmes. Con: Anthony Martinelli, communications director for Sensible Washington/marijuana legalization advocate.

Thursday, Oct. 25, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. – Clover Park Technical College is hosting an I-502 debate, 4500 Steilacoom Blvd. SW, Lakewood, Building 23, Atrium. Pro: Alison Holcomb. Con: Steve Sarich.

Thursday, Oct. 25, 6:30 p.m. – League of Women Voters of Thurston County hosting ballot initiatives forum, including I-502. Traditions Cafe, 300 5th Ave. SW, Olympia. Pro: Alison Holcomb. Con: Anthony Martinelli or Douglas Hiatt.