Dear Mayor Saenz and Council Members Rudy Gonzalez, Jr.; Rudy Rodriguez; Mercurio Martinez, III; Alberto Torres, Jr.; Nelly Vielma; Dr. Marte Martinez; George Altgelt; and Roberto Balli:

I am signing this petition to let you know that I am opposed to the City of Laredo developing and implementing a Cite and Release Ordinance for individuals found to be in possession of marijuana. As you know, marijuana is an illegal drug in Texas. Therefore, it is against the law for individuals to possess or consume any amount of this drug. Furthermore, I believe that if this ordinance was to be implemented, it would greatly interfere with existing efforts in the community being provided by numerous schools, healthcare professionals, and community-based agencies to prevent marijuana use among youth and adults. Therefore, I ask that you vote “No” to implementing this proposed ordinance.