The Florida chapter of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) has announced their support for Amendment 3, which would legalize recreational marijuana for everyone 21 and older.
“SEIU proudly endorses Amendment 3 on the November ballot as a significant step toward true justice and freedom in Florida,” said SEIU Florida Vice President Coyuca Jones. “Legalizing recreational marijuana will not only end the unjust criminalization that has disproportionately affected our communities, but it will also benefit workers by creating new job opportunities and fostering economic growth. By supporting Amendment 3, we are advocating for a fairer, more prosperous future for all Floridians.”
SEIU Florida represents over 80,000 employees across the state.
Morgan Hill, a spokesperson for Smart & Safe Florida, the group behind Amendment 3, said “We are honored to have SEIU Florida’s endorsement, another important voice in the growing coalition behind passing Amendment 3. When it comes to keeping our communities whole and providing significant economic windfall for every corner of our state, there’s no question the potential benefit of voting yes this November.”
Amendment 3 would amend Florida’s constitution to allow for the possession and use up to three ounces of dried marijuana flower and up to five grams of marijuana concentrates. These products would be sold at licensed marijuana retail outlets and medical marijuana dispensaries with dual licenses.
Smart & Safe Florida has already raised over $66 million, more than any statewide marijuana initiative in US history.
According to a poll conducted by the Suffolk University Political Research Center, USA TODAY and WSVN-TV, and released last week, 63% of likely Florida voters say they support Amendment 3, more than the 60% threshold for passage.
