Daily Archives: January 13, 2009

Link City Council did not override Mayor John Cook’s veto of a resolution that had asked for a federal debate on the legalization of narcotics. Council voted 4-4 on the veto reversal. At least six of the eight city representatives … Continue reading →

Link A former Mountlake Terrace police sergeant whose views supporting the decriminalization of marijuana led to his dismissal in 2005 has won his job back and an $815,000 settlement from the city and Snohomish County. [thanks, Allan]

White House Announcement: The President intends to designate Patrick Ward, of Virginia, to be Acting Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy. Here’s Patrick Ward’s bio. Scott Morgan has some mild speculation, but I’m guessing that it’s just … Continue reading →