By Jordan Dietrich, Dietrich Union (CO)

For me the National Cannabis Industry Association is an important part of the movement to legalize the growth, possession, and use of the cannabis plant. I want to live in a world where adults can make the choice for themselves of whether or not to interact with this natural product, be it for personal consumption of the flower in a manner similar to medicinal herbs or alcoholic beverages, or be it for industrial purposes such as sustainable fuels, or fiber for production of useful items such as rope, clothing, paper, and building materials.

My many years of personal experience in the marijuana legalization movement led me to support the cannabis industry as it developed. For a couple of years now I have been involved with the NCIA at some level, and last year my new company to provide financial services, Dietrich Union, became an NCIA member. Over this time I have seen the NCIA expand and evolve, and from here I want to help this organization to be more successful.  The way that I define success for the NCIA is how well it serves its member businesses and the consumers who willingly support them with their dollars exchanged through investments and purchases.

As Bill Clinton famously stated in 1992, “It’s the economy, stupid.” At this point I believe the cannabis industry is the best way forward in the effort to legalize cannabis in the United States. If cannabis is legalized in the U.S., then I am certain that a number of other countries throughout the world will also legalize it.

I am running for the NCIA Board of Directors because as a committed fighter for personal liberties and for the success of our efforts I want to help the NCIA to succeed, at the same time as I want to help it to remain true to its roots in the marijuana and hemp legalization movements.  Please consider voting for me for the NCIA Board of Directors so that I may bring it my commitment to furthering the contribution that the NCIA makes to this new industry.

See the full Board of Directors Voter Guide here.