In a recent Rock Springs City Council meeting, residents voiced strong support for the decriminalization of marijuana and THC-containing products.

The council is contemplating joining forces with the Cheyenne City Council to draft a letter advocating for the decriminalization of marijuana in Wyoming.

The meeting also featured a presentation from the Wyoming Association of Sheriffs and Chiefs of Police, which was met with skepticism from attendees who questioned its focus on the negative aspects of cannabis.

Residents like Randall Tryzbiak and Jason Lee highlighted the medicinal benefits of cannabis and criticized the pharmaceutical industry’s reliance on opiate-based medications.

Mackenzie Bertagnolli spoke about how CBD has improved her life and manages her son’s epilepsy symptoms. Councilman Tim Robinson urged residents to speak with legislators, predicting that a vote on decriminalization would likely pass.