Frumin and ANC Failure -- What Can Be Done to Remove Pot Dispensaries Near Schools?

[Anonymous]

But it’s legal now. What’s wrong with the location of dispensaries?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:But it’s legal now. What’s wrong with the location of dispensaries?

The locations violate federal laws intended to protect children.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You get what you vote for. A few years ago every DC and Maryland politician was pushing for legalized pot and retail to sell it. It was like a religion. I never understood the push. So now you’re surprised it shows up next to schools ? They will soon be as ubiquitous as liquor stores in some parts of the city.

It isn't "next to schools" please stop lying. Near? Sure. But outside of the number of require feet. Now, if you want the council to extend the boundary, that is a different issue, but the existing stores would likely be grandfathered in anyhow.

And...its not like there isn't a lot of pot at the schools with or without the dispensaries.

[Anonymous]

Smoke island is for tobacco they don’t sell marijuana

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You get what you vote for. A few years ago every DC and Maryland politician was pushing for legalized pot and retail to sell it. It was like a religion. I never understood the push. So now you’re surprised it shows up next to schools ? They will soon be as ubiquitous as liquor stores in some parts of the city.

It isn't "next to schools" please stop lying. Near? Sure. But outside of the number of require feet. Now, if you want the council to extend the boundary, that is a different issue, but the existing stores would likely be grandfathered in anyhow.

And...its not like there isn't a lot of pot at the schools with or without the dispensaries.

Mr. Green is across the street from a Montessori School. I don’t believe there is a lot of pot in that school, but you never know. This all happened on Frumin’s watch.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You get what you vote for. A few years ago every DC and Maryland politician was pushing for legalized pot and retail to sell it. It was like a religion. I never understood the push. So now you’re surprised it shows up next to schools ? They will soon be as ubiquitous as liquor stores in some parts of the city.

It isn't "next to schools" please stop lying. Near? Sure. But outside of the number of require feet. Now, if you want the council to extend the boundary, that is a different issue, but the existing stores would likely be grandfathered in anyhow.

And...it’s not like there isn't a lot of pot at the schools with or without the dispensaries.

Near/next that’s a matter of degree. Ever live on an apartment floor with a pot head, stinks up the entire floor and adjacent floors. Totally gross. You got what you voted for, you want pot, you got it. Enjoy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You get what you vote for. A few years ago every DC and Maryland politician was pushing for legalized pot and retail to sell it. It was like a religion. I never understood the push. So now you’re surprised it shows up next to schools ? They will soon be as ubiquitous as liquor stores in some parts of the city.

It isn't "next to schools" please stop lying. Near? Sure. But outside of the number of require feet. Now, if you want the council to extend the boundary, that is a different issue, but the existing stores would likely be grandfathered in anyhow.

And...its not like there isn't a lot of pot at the schools with or without the dispensaries.

Mr. Green is across the street from a Montessori School. I don’t believe there is a lot of pot in that school, but you never know. This all happened on Frumin’s watch.

That’s a day care / pre school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You get what you vote for. A few years ago every DC and Maryland politician was pushing for legalized pot and retail to sell it. It was like a religion. I never understood the push. So now you’re surprised it shows up next to schools ? They will soon be as ubiquitous as liquor stores in some parts of the city.

It isn't "next to schools" please stop lying. Near? Sure. But outside of the number of require feet. Now, if you want the council to extend the boundary, that is a different issue, but the existing stores would likely be grandfathered in anyhow.

And...its not like there isn't a lot of pot at the schools with or without the dispensaries.

Mr. Green is across the street from a Montessori School. I don’t believe there is a lot of pot in that school, but you never know. This all happened on Frumin’s watch.

“On Frumin’s watch.”?

Before you vent your frustration at people who have no role in the process, you might educate yourself a bit about the regulations that govern these dispensaries and the process by which applications for dispensaries are considered.

Maybe start by figuring out who your ANC rep is and ask them about it. You might also consider searching the BZA database for the application and any testimony that was submitted.

I don’t like dispensaries, but the reality is that there is not a lot of demand anymore for retail space. In my DC neighborhood, we have a row of empty storefronts that show no sign of being occupied anytime soon.

[Anonymous]

They are closing dispensaries that are illegal, which I'm all for:
https://wtop.com/dc/2026/01/dcs-closure-of-100th-illegal-marijuana-operation-marks-milestone-for-citys-crackdown/

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You get what you vote for. A few years ago every DC and Maryland politician was pushing for legalized pot and retail to sell it. It was like a religion. I never understood the push. So now you’re surprised it shows up next to schools ? They will soon be as ubiquitous as liquor stores in some parts of the city.

It isn't "next to schools" please stop lying. Near? Sure. But outside of the number of require feet. Now, if you want the council to extend the boundary, that is a different issue, but the existing stores would likely be grandfathered in anyhow.

And...its not like there isn't a lot of pot at the schools with or without the dispensaries.

Mr. Green is across the street from a Montessori School. I don’t believe there is a lot of pot in that school, but you never know. This all happened on Frumin’s watch.

“On Frumin’s watch.”?

Before you vent your frustration at people who have no role in the process, you might educate yourself a bit about the regulations that govern these dispensaries and the process by which applications for dispensaries are considered.

Maybe start by figuring out who your ANC rep is and ask them about it. You might also consider searching the BZA database for the application and any testimony that was submitted.

I don’t like dispensaries, but the reality is that there is not a lot of demand anymore for retail space. In my DC neighborhood, we have a row of empty storefronts that show no sign of being occupied anytime soon.

I think they need to penalize building owners who keep retail spaces empty. There's a price at which those storefronts would rent. Let the market set it. I would love to see more retail and restaurants and lower rents. Should go for office buildings too.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You get what you vote for. A few years ago every DC and Maryland politician was pushing for legalized pot and retail to sell it. It was like a religion. I never understood the push. So now you’re surprised it shows up next to schools ? They will soon be as ubiquitous as liquor stores in some parts of the city.

It isn't "next to schools" please stop lying. Near? Sure. But outside of the number of require feet. Now, if you want the council to extend the boundary, that is a different issue, but the existing stores would likely be grandfathered in anyhow.

And...its not like there isn't a lot of pot at the schools with or without the dispensaries.

Mr. Green is across the street from a Montessori School. I don’t believe there is a lot of pot in that school, but you never know. This all happened on Frumin’s watch.

“On Frumin’s watch.”?

Before you vent your frustration at people who have no role in the process, you might educate yourself a bit about the regulations that govern these dispensaries and the process by which applications for dispensaries are considered.

Maybe start by figuring out who your ANC rep is and ask them about it. You might also consider searching the BZA database for the application and any testimony that was submitted.

I don’t like dispensaries, but the reality is that there is not a lot of demand anymore for retail space. In my DC neighborhood, we have a row of empty storefronts that show no sign of being occupied anytime soon.

I think they need to penalize building owners who keep retail spaces empty. There's a price at which those storefronts would rent. Let the market set it. I would love to see more retail and restaurants and lower rents. Should go for office buildings too.

DC does this: https://www.ryan.com/about-ryan/news-and-insights/2025/dc-vacant-building-regulations/

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You get what you vote for. A few years ago every DC and Maryland politician was pushing for legalized pot and retail to sell it. It was like a religion. I never understood the push. So now you’re surprised it shows up next to schools ? They will soon be as ubiquitous as liquor stores in some parts of the city.

It isn't "next to schools" please stop lying. Near? Sure. But outside of the number of require feet. Now, if you want the council to extend the boundary, that is a different issue, but the existing stores would likely be grandfathered in anyhow.

And...its not like there isn't a lot of pot at the schools with or without the dispensaries.

Mr. Green is across the street from a Montessori School. I don’t believe there is a lot of pot in that school, but you never know. This all happened on Frumin’s watch.

“On Frumin’s watch.”?

Before you vent your frustration at people who have no role in the process, you might educate yourself a bit about the regulations that govern these dispensaries and the process by which applications for dispensaries are considered.

Maybe start by figuring out who your ANC rep is and ask them about it. You might also consider searching the BZA database for the application and any testimony that was submitted.

I don’t like dispensaries, but the reality is that there is not a lot of demand anymore for retail space. In my DC neighborhood, we have a row of empty storefronts that show no sign of being occupied anytime soon.

We did speak with the ANC. They said they were powerless because dispensaries are now legal. The best the could do was push for limited hours and security. They turned to Frumin for help and got nowhere. Schools aside, ANC 3F is home to multiple nuisance buildings where the #1 complaint is . . . .you guessed it . . . marijuana smoke! Now there is a dispensary within walking distance to all these buildings. It’s completely dystopian the way Frumin thinks.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You get what you vote for. A few years ago every DC and Maryland politician was pushing for legalized pot and retail to sell it. It was like a religion. I never understood the push. So now you’re surprised it shows up next to schools ? They will soon be as ubiquitous as liquor stores in some parts of the city.

It isn't "next to schools" please stop lying. Near? Sure. But outside of the number of require feet. Now, if you want the council to extend the boundary, that is a different issue, but the existing stores would likely be grandfathered in anyhow.

And...its not like there isn't a lot of pot at the schools with or without the dispensaries.

Mr. Green is across the street from a Montessori School. I don’t believe there is a lot of pot in that school, but you never know. This all happened on Frumin’s watch.

“On Frumin’s watch.”?

Before you vent your frustration at people who have no role in the process, you might educate yourself a bit about the regulations that govern these dispensaries and the process by which applications for dispensaries are considered.

Maybe start by figuring out who your ANC rep is and ask them about it. You might also consider searching the BZA database for the application and any testimony that was submitted.

I don’t like dispensaries, but the reality is that there is not a lot of demand anymore for retail space. In my DC neighborhood, we have a row of empty storefronts that show no sign of being occupied anytime soon.

We did speak with the ANC. They said they were powerless because dispensaries are now legal. The best the could do was push for limited hours and security. They turned to Frumin for help and got nowhere. Schools aside, ANC 3F is home to multiple nuisance buildings where the #1 complaint is . . . .you guessed it . . . marijuana smoke! Now there is a dispensary within walking distance to all these buildings. It’s completely dystopian the way Frumin thinks.

Ah... The delicious smell of all those tax dollars.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Also one less than 500 feet from BASIS DC in downtown.

OP doesn't care about that. They just want to bash Ward the elected officials.

The local officials can block locations and can limit hours of operation.

[Anonymous]

Mr Greene, which is in close proximity to four schools (UDC, Franklin Montessori, Edmund Burke and Sheridan) is seeking to extend hours of operation.