Cannabis Taxes: The Next Economic Engine to Municipalities and Counties

Cannabis Taxes: The Next Economic Engine to Municipalities and Counties

Marijuana once used as a weapon against Black and Brown communities for mass incarceration, now has the power as the next economic development engine, for communities across the State of New Jersey. Only 30% of NJ municipalities have opted in to conduct cannabis business, creating barrier to entry for all, but especially to the same Black and Brown communities who were harmed most. Explore opportunities for municipal strategies to opt in and for economic development planning, with social justice, health equity, and impactful policy.

Join National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA)New Jersey Chapter for an insightful event that explores the potential of cannabis taxes in boosting local economies! Discover how municipalities and counties can benefit from this emerging industry and its significant economic impact.

This event will launch strong networks, provide new opportunities, and broaden the body of knowledge for all attendees. Do not miss this opportunity to learn about the next big economic engine and how it can shape the future of your community!

There will be a myriad of distinguished speakers and well-informed moderators in the cannabis industry including:

• NFBPA – NJ Chapter President David G Brown, Township Administrator, Ocean Township
• Assemblyman Benjie E. Wimberly (D), Speaker Pro Tempore – District 35
• The Honorable Mayor Adrian Mapp, City of Plainfield, VP, NJ Urban Mayors Association
• The Honorable Mayor Dwayne D. Warren, Esq., City of Orange Township, NJ, NJUMA

Date: Tuesday, August 8, 2023

Time: 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM

Location: Plainfield Performing Arts Center (P-PAC), 724 Park Avenue, Plainfield, New Jersey 07060