Volunteers with Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana campaign committee continue their work to qualify a pair of medical cannabis measures. They are hosting over 34 different signature gathering events across the state, Saturday, October 30th. Approximately 250,000 signatures need to be gathered before July 7, 2022 to certify the initiatives for the November 2022 ballot.
Dominic and Shelley Gillen’s son Will has a severe form of epilepsy and are hosting a drive through singing at their home in Bellevue on Saturday. “Nebraskans all across our state are suffering from debilitating conditions that could be alleviated from the use of medical cannabis. We the people need to have our voices heard loud and clear. I can’t think of a better way to do that than going out and signing the petitions this weekend at an event near you,” says Shelley Gillen.
Statewide Campaign Coordinator Crista Eggers, who also has a son with epilepsy. “It is amazing to see the grassroots momentum for medical cannabis. It evokes both excitement and empathy among Nebraskans, regardless of a person’s political background or beliefs. The people of this state overwhelmingly support this issue, and we won’t give up until the suffering have the necessary access to medical cannabis.”
Volunteers will be collecting signatures at two locations in Lincoln. There will be a tailgate signing event on the northwest corner of 8th and L Street from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and another one at Anderson Library at 3635 Touzalin Ave from 12-2 p.m.
To find a signing event in your area visit www.nebraska2022.org. or find an event on Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana’s Facebook page.