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In two long awaited announcements, the City of Oakland recently released the names of its final choices to receive medical cannabis dispensary licenses.
Keith Stephenson won approval for his proposal for a facility at 415 Fourth St, downtown between Broadway and Franklin. Stephen DeAngelo and David Wedding Dress were approved for a dispensary at 1840 Embarcadero, on the waterfront at the 16th Avenue exit on the 880 freeway.
The decision ends several months of suspense and speculation that began when the City declined to renew licenses for two of its legally mandated four dispensaries, citing building code violations and other irregularities. The City Manager’s office then launched a new, more rigorous application process for would-be replacement dispensary operators.
This included criminal background checks; proof of adequate capitalization; staffing, security and business plans; a location that met strict zoning requirements; a legal test; and an interview with the City Manager. Despite these demanding requirements, 11 applicants participated in the highly competitive procedure.
Stephenson is Oakland’s first African-American licensed dispensary operator. In his public hearing he stressed his deep ties to the local community, and his willingness to fully and faithfully comply with all City regulations. Stephenson also stressed the insights gained through his own experiences as a medical cannabis patient, referring to himself as the “primary patient” rather than CEO.
DeAngelo and Wedding Dress offer the Harborside Health Center, a state-of-the-art, 6500 sq. ft. facility, with easy freeway access, parking for fifty cars, and a holistic health care clinic. Both DeAngelo and Wedding Dress have long backgrounds in the activist community, as well as extensive business experience.
They promise a not-for-profit, community-service oriented dispensary that will provide superb customer service in unparalleled surroundings.


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Source: 420Times.com
Author:Steve DeAngelo
Copyright: 2006 Oaksterdam News
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