New York State’s Association of Counties is expressing concern about the legalization of the recreational use of marijuana…mostly based on the cost to local governments. The organization says the Governor’s proposal, if agreed upon by the State Legislature, will impact several areas overseen by counties. They include agriculture, economic development, land use planning, public health, public safety, traffic safety, mental health and substance abuse, agriculture, district attorney and law enforcement, jails and probation, and consumer protection. County leaders are urging the state to provide counties with the resources needed.
