Counting Down to Election Day

As the month of October arrives there are 37 days remaining on the calendar before election day on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. As September 2018 fades into history, so has the appeals process for Brad Bradshaw in his lawsuit against the Missouri Secretary of State to toss Amendment 2 off the ballot.

On Tuesday, September 19, 2018 the Missouri Court of Appeals Western District affirmed the decision by Cole County Circuit Judge Patricia Joyce to dismiss the case brought by Bradshaw against the Amendment 2 petition backed by New Approach Missouri (NAM).

“But the fight isn’t over,” wrote John Payne, Campaign Manager for NAM on the organization's website, “This fight goes all the way to Election Day.”

“At this point in the campaign, it’s all about reaching as many voters as possible” continued Payne. “We have a strong field team, but we also need to reach voters in their homes and on their phones, computers, and tablets.”

NAM is actively soliciting funds to launch a media advertisement in the final push before election day. “Without this ad and others like it, we may come up short in the ballot box.” Help the campaign for Amendment 2 with your donations here.

Bradshaw Is A No Show

In an effort to educate Missouri citizens about the three medical marijuana initiatives facing voters in the Show-Me state, organizations across the state are inviting representatives from each medical marijuana campaign to town hall meetings to discuss the three initiatives in open forums.

The Bradshaw organization is batting 100% at not showing up at these events. On September 26, 2018 on the campus of the Missouri University in Columbia, the Young Republicans student group held an event “Blowing Smoke: Forum on Missouri's Marijuana Ballot Initiatives.”

Jack Cardetti, Spokesman for New Approach Missouri, was the only representative from the three initiatives to show up for the event. Representatives from 'Finding the Cures” (Amendment 3) and “Missouri Patient Care” (Proposition C) were absent from the debate.

A similar scenario unfolded in Pulaski County at an event where Bradshaw was a no-show for their event. Similar reports from other public meetings were posted on the Patients Against Bradshaw Facebook page. NAM seems to be the only campaign open to public debate thus far.

St. Louis Town Hall Meetings Scheduled

Greater St. Louis NORML will sponsor two town hall meetings in the next couple weeks. Representatives from each initiative have been invited to answer questions and discuss the initiatives. We invite GSTL NORML members to contact us if you are interested in participating in a panel discussion about medical marijuana.

Thursday, October 11, 2018 Buder Branch Library 4401 Hampton Ave, St. Louis, MO 63109
Time: 6:30 pm to 8:45 pm
Location: Large Meeting Room, Basement Floor
Cost: FREE, everyone invited

Monday, October 15, 2018 Grand Opera House Banquet Center, St. Charles, MO
Location: 311 N Main St, St Charles, MO 63301
Time: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Cost: FREE, everyone is invited

Upcoming Events

October Board of Directors Business Meeting
NEW LOCATION
Location:Schlafly Bottleworks
7260 Southwest Ave,
St. Louis, MO 63143
Date: October 1, 2018
Time: 5:30 pm (early start budget discussions), meeting 7:00pm to 9:00 pm
Cost: FREE, everyone is invited.

Grove Fest – October 6, 2018.
Greater St. Louis NORML is planning to attend this St. Louis festival and party tradition now in its 13th year. We'll have a booth on Saturday, October 6th from 2pm-11pm. Let's party in one of STL’s most vibrant neighborhoods! Sign up as a volunteer and help out in our booth.

October GSTL NORML Chapter Meeting
October 8, 2018 – Our Monday, October 8th chapter meeting is 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. We'll discuss our town hall meetings and the Grove Fest Event.
Address: CJ Muggs Webster (Webster Groves, MO), 101 W Lockwood Ave, Webster Groves, MO 63119.
Date: Monday, September 10, 2018
Time: Starts at 7:00 pm, ends at 9:00 pm.
Cost: FREE. (Donations accepted.) Everyone is invited.

MO NORML 2018 Fall Cannabis Conference
Speakers include: National NORML Outreach Director, Kevin Mahmalji, Former United States Attorney, Barry Grissom, Jeff Mizanskey, Sentenced to life without parole for marijuana; Tom Mundell, highly decorated Vietnam veteran and head of the Missouri Association of Veterans’ Organizations; Dr. Paul Callicoat, Springfield physician and medical cannabis expert. Party/Auction/Fundraiser at the Grand Cru Restaurant to follow! Join us to celebrate the passage of Amendment 2 and the legalization of medical marijuana in Missouri!
Date: Saturday, November 10, 2018
Time: 10 AM – 6 PM
Location: University-Missouri Columbia, Arts and Science Building, Allen Auditorium
Sponsor: Hosted by Missouri NORML
Cost: $10.00 donation request (Missouri University Students are FREE)