Online Petition to Stop Cannabis Dispensary on 18th Ave. & Taraval St.


Dear Neighbor,

If you are concerned about the effects of cannabis on the safety of our neighborhood and welfare of our children, please go to the link below and sign our online petition.


https://chng.it/PvjtcsxZ

Also, please leave your comment and tell us why you would like to stop the cannabis dispensary from opening.

Thank you for your support!

Sincerely,

FOPSWP
fopswp@gmail.com


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