~ In a recent statement, Mayor Yemi Mobolade expressed his unwavering support for his decision to veto Ordinance 25-59. This comes after the ordinance was overridden by the city council.

According to Mayor Yemi, this was his first use of veto authority in his two years as mayor. He stated that he exercised this power in order to uphold the City Charter and ensure a collaborative and transparent budget process. He also emphasized the importance of using marijuana tax dollars to support public safety, mental health, and strong neighborhoods.

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The mayor further explained that the ordinance would create an unnecessary layer of bureaucracy with unclear guidelines on how funds would be spent. He also pointed out that this comes at a time when the city is facing a significant budget shortfall of $11.5 million.

Despite the outcome of the veto, Mayor Yemi stated that the focus should now shift towards moving forward with the budget process as required by the City Charter. He assured residents that his proposed budget will reflect their shared priorities of safety, quality of life, and responsible governance.

For those interested in reading Mayor Yemi's full statement on his veto, it can be found on the city's website.

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