Marijuana advocates said at a meeting Tuesday one of the biggest impediments that could keep Trenton from embracing the cannabis culture is the “Cheech and Chong” stereotype of the drugged-out comedians ripping from the bong during one of their THC-laced trips.
“All eyes are on New Jersey right now in this industry. Nationwide, and even to our brothers and sisters in Canada, we’re all looking to see what New Jersey is going to do. To be completely honest with you, there has not been a state yet that has passed legalization or adult use that has gotten it right,” said Wanda James, owner of Simply Pure marijuana dispensary in Denver.
TrentonMetro's CEO, Tracey Syphax, a local entrepreneur, community activist and author, and SH New Jersey Holdings LLC have joined forces to establish a safe, efficient, and world-class medical marijuana cultivation, processing and dispensing facility for the production of high-quality, low-cost and medically-effective cannabis products in the City of Trenton.
The minority-founded company wants a highly sought-after license to operate a medical marijuana facility in New Jersey, specifically in Trenton.
“We believe that we can make a difference not only for the residents there through jobs and opportunity but to the community itself,” said Syphax, adding that the company will also teach residents how to own their own business.
A Trenton man who once spent time behind bars for dealing drugs is now in the running to become a medical marijuana dealer in the Garden State.
Trenton City Council is expected to introduce an ordinance Tuesday that would designate a section of the city as a medical cannabis area.
"Who's in a better position to sell drugs than a drug dealer," said Tracey Syphax, founder of new company TrentonMetro, a health care-focused marijuana organization that filed for an application with the New Jersey Department of Health last week.
A Trenton businessman who had his drug possession and distribution charges legally erased has formed a new company hoping to get licensed to sell legal pot.
Tracey Syphax has submitted an application with the New Jersey Department of Health seeking to obtain a highly coveted license to operate a medicinal marijuana dispensary here in the capital city.