City of Stockton - Cannabis Equity Survey

Welcome!

This survey is being conducted by SCI Consulting Group in partnership with the City of Stockton. The purpose of this survey is to gain insights into the ways that cannabis policies have historically impacted the City and to gather ideas about how to improve the City's current cannabis equity program to best support City of Stockton residents.

Your responses to this survey are anonymous and confidential; the results will only be presented in summary form without any identifying information.

The survey contains 11 questions and should take about 10 minutes to complete. Please only complete this survey once.

- Use the PREV and NEXT buttons at the bottom of each page to move through the survey.
- Once you have completed your responses, click DONE at the end of the survey. Please note that you will not be able to re-enter the survey.

To ensure the widest participation, please forward this link to others who may be interested in participating in this survey.

If you have any questions or need assistance completing this survey, please contact the Project Coordinator, Kyle Tankard @ kyle.tankard@sci-cg.com

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* 1. Do you live in the City of Stockton?

Yes

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* 2. Are you 21 years or over?

Yes

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* 3. To which gender do you most identify?

Female

Male

Transgender Female

Transgender Male

Gender-Variant / Non-Conforming

Prefer Not to Answer

Other (please specify)

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* 4. Which of the following best describes you? (Mark all that apply)

Asian or Pacific Islander

Black or African American

Hispanic or Latino

Native American or Alaskan Native

White or Caucasian

§ Multiracial or Biracial

Other (please specify)

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* 5. Would you be willing to be interviewed or participate in a focus group on this subject?

Yes

If yes, please provide your contact information:

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* 6. Which best describes your interest/role with cannabis in Stockton? (Mark all that apply)

Medicinal Patient

Recreational Consumer

Regulator/City Employee

Interested Citizen

Concerned Citizen

Current Cannabis Business Owner

Potential/Interested Future Cannabis Business Owner

Current Cannabis Business Employee/Worker

Potential/Interested Future Cannabis Employee/Worker

Current Business Owner – Non-Cannabis

Other (please specify)

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* 7. The Types of Cannabis-related businesses that I think would fit best in Stockton are (Mark all that apply)

Retail – Store Front (dispensary)

Retail – Non-storefront (Delivery Only)

Non-Volatile Manufacturing

Volatile Manufacturing

Cultivation - Indoor

Testing

Distribution

Special Event

Other (please specify)

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* 8. What are the biggest barriers to entry into the Cannabis sector for Owners? (Mark all that apply)

Access to capital or financing – start-up and operational

Access to real estate

Difficult application and licensing processes

High regulatory fees

Unfamiliarity with general business ownership

Difficult/unfamiliar legal and regulatory rules

Caps on number of licenses

Awareness of opportunities

Distrust of government

Social stigma associated with Cannabis industry

Existing criminal records

Other (please specify)

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* 9. What are the biggest barriers to entry into the Cannabis sector for Workers? (Mark all that apply)

Low pay of entry level jobs

Limited opportunities to get in the front door

Lack of training

Criminal background checks

Transportation

Awareness of opportunities

Other (please specify)

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* 10. Stockton is considering developing a dedicated program to bring greater access to the Cannabis industry, with a particular focus on assisting communities that we disproportionately affected by the War on Drugs.

Which of these strategies do you think would be most effective in Stockton to address issues of equity in regards to the Cannabis industry?

City of Stockton - Cannabis Equity Survey

Welcome!

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* 1. Do you live in the City of Stockton?

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* 2. Are you 21 years or over?

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* 3. To which gender do you most identify?

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* 4. Which of the following best describes you? (Mark all that apply)

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* 5. Would you be willing to be interviewed or participate in a focus group on this subject?

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* 6. Which best describes your interest/role with cannabis in Stockton? (Mark all that apply)

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* 7. The Types of Cannabis-related businesses that I think would fit best in Stockton are (Mark all that apply)

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* 8. What are the biggest barriers to entry into the Cannabis sector for Owners? (Mark all that apply)

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* 9. What are the biggest barriers to entry into the Cannabis sector for Workers? (Mark all that apply)

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* 11. What do you think are some qualifying eligibility criteria for applicants that should take priority in receiving equity assistance?