Reeher Quoted in CNY Central Article on Voters, Marijuana Dispensaries

November 2, 2021

CNY Central

Grant Reeher

Political Science Department

Campbell Public Affairs Institute

New York State

State & Local

U.S. Elections

CNY Central

Grant Reeher

Several towns and villages in Central New York, voters will face a decision on whether or not to allow the recreational sale of marijuana. Hyper-localized referendums like the cannabis dispensary decision can lead to higher voter turnout, even in a non-presidential election year, according to Professor Grant Reeher. "If this is something that you're concerned about going on in your village or your town, again you're going to be more motivated to go out and vote for that," he says. Read more in the CNY Central article, "Some CNY voters will decide whether or not marijuana dispensaries can set up shop."