Working to Reform

Cleveland NORML is looking for leaders/board members to lead the Cleveland chapter of Ohio NORML.

Cleveland was the first NORML chapter (Northcoast NORML) and instrumental in the founding of Ohio NORML because of John Hartman (RIP).

If you, or anyone you know, is willing to step up to be on the Executive Board of Cleveland NORML, please contact Ohio NORML @ 330-948-9333.

Positions needed are President, Secretary, and Treasurer.

Chair positions are available if you think you can help in any other way; ie. publicity, publications, media, etc.

Please send your request and the reason you feel you would like to hold the position to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Representative Robert F. Hagan (D-Youngstown) has introduced a measure that would put marijuana legalization on the ballot before state voters.

House Joint Resolution 6 would place a question on the Ohio ballot asking voters to approve allowing people 21 or older to purchase and use marijuana.

Under this proposal marijuana would be sold only by state-licensed establishments and would be subject to a 15 percent excise tax.

“With billions upon billions spent on the war on drugs with little progress to show for it, it is time for more-sensible drug policy in this country,” stated Representative Hagan.

To be placed on the ballot, HJR 6 would need to receive a three-fifths vote from the legislature. The full text of the measure is available online here.

If you live in Ohio, please take a moment to contact your Representative and urge him/her to support this historic legislation! It is time to let the people of Ohio decide for themselves whether or not it is time to legalize marijuana.