Pine Beach resident Candace Johnson returned after initially introducing herself during the Dec. 19 council meeting, and making an appearance at the Jan. 19 land use board meeting to lobby in support of cannabis.
“I understand that the borough will be considering an ordinance over the next two meetings to opt in for cannabis, so I’m here tonight to voice my support for that ordinance, and to advocate for my company, Jersey Shore Extracts LLC, as the right group to bring a dispensary here in a responsible way.”
Jersey Shore Extracts is a conditionally licensed cannabis retailer seeking borough approval. Johnson and her partner are both county residents with 20 years of combined experience managing busy retail companies, she shared.
“As parents we also know the importance, in safety and security, of keeping cannabis out of the hands of minors,” she continued. With that in mind, she explained, one of their team members is head of security at a local medical facility as well as a Marine Corps veteran.
“While there are, understandably, some reservations about cannabis coming to Tuckerton, we strongly feel that it can bring many benefits to the borough.”