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Measure Z Articles
Z is for LaZy: Oakland pols still haven't implemented last year's Measure Z
By Will Harper, East Bay Express, November 16, 2005

Measure Z is a step in the right direction
By Congressmember Barbara Lee
Oakland Tribune, October 29, 2004

Yes on Measure Z
SF Bay Guadian, October 14, 2004

The other crazy war
SF Bay Guadian, October 19, 2004

Measure Z would ease pot use laws
Supporters hope Oakland initiative would set a precedent for state
Oakland Tribune, October 18, 2004

Marijuana issues raised in Measure Z
Contra Costa Times, October 12, 2004

It's Time To Rethink and Reform Drug Laws
Denver Post, Editorial, September 05, 2004

 
   

Fears About Marijuana Initiative Appear Unfounded
Join Together, August 23, 2004

Marijuana Measure Called Effective by Supporters and Foes
Seattle Times, August 18, 2004

Take Violence Out of the Drug Trade, A police officer's point of view
Baltimore Sun, August 3, 2004

Oakland initiative seeks a shift in priorities
Los Angeles Times, June 22, 2004

Reefer Madness; Our current Prohibition
National Review Online, June 10, 2003

Oakland Initiative Seeks End to War on Pot
Oakland Tribune, Op-Eds, Jun 9, 2004

Petitions in for pot legalization measure
Oakland Tribune, June 2, 2004

Legalize Cannabis and Tax the Revenue
BC's Marijuana Crop Worth Over $7 Billion Annually Legalize It, and tax the revenue, says Fraser Institute
Stephen T. Easton, Senior Fellow, The Fraser Institute

Counting the Costs of the Drug War
Independent Media Institute (IMI) AlterNet, May 7, 2004

S.F., Amsterdam similar in pot use
The Oakland Tribune, May 05, 2004

Make Peace With Pot
The New York Times, April 26, 2004

Advocates get down to grass tax
Oakland group wants voters to OK levy on pot
The Oakland Tribune, February 19, 2004
 
Measure Z Press Releases

November 3, 2004 - Download a PDF copy of OCLA's victory press release

November 2, 2004 - ELECTION NIGHT MEDIA AVAILABILITY
Judy Appel, attorney with Drug Policy Alliance Network
cell: (510) 295-5636
Joe DeVries, Yes on Z Campaign Manager
cell: (510) 459-8444

Sept. 14, 2004 - Poll shows strong support for Measure Z, opposition to Drug War
Press release with results of Binder poll of Oakland voters (PDF)

July 20, 2004 - Oakland City Council to certify Cannabis Initiative
PDF with final ballot language

June 21, 2004 - Oakland Cannabis Initiative turns in 32,000 voter signatures
PDF packet with approval of petition sigs

March 19, 2004 - Oakland Community Leaders Kick-Off Cannabis Initiative
Signature Drive

Press Contact: Joe de Vries, Campaign Manager
- Phone 510-459-8444 / Email Info@yesonz.org