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- Title
Perceptions of NIMBY Syndrome among Colorado and Washington Dispensary Owners and Managers.
- Authors
Iannacchione, Brian; Ward, Kyle C.; Evans, Mary K.
- Abstract
The legalization of medical and recreational marijuana in the United States has presented unique challenges that are unfolding at the federal, state, and municipal levels. As more states decide to allow for the opening of marijuana dispensaries, much is still unknown regarding the community's perception of these businesses. Dear (1992) and Halperin (2016) articulated that community opposition goes through a cycle, beginning with intense disputes and ending with extended calms. These disputes often begin because of the not-in-my-backyard (NIMBY) syndrome. Historically, these disputes have been witnessed over welfare programs, affordable housing programs, and homeless shelters (Dear, 1992). Often they arise because of fear of client groups associated with such programs. While NIMBY has been studied extensively with a number of programs, very few have examined this phenomenon concerning marijuana dispensaries. The purpose of this study was to measure dispensary owners' and managers' perceptions of community backlash against their business in both Colorado and Washington. Survey methodology was used to explore the relationship that dispensaries have with their communities. Results suggest that, while some NIMBY sentiment existed, it was not as severe as many other NIMBY disputes.
- Subjects
COLORADO; WASHINGTON (D.C.); MARIJUANA dispensaries; DISPENSARIES; HOMELESS shelters; HOMELESSNESS; SENSORY perception; MARIJUANA legalization
- Publication
Justice Policy Journal, 2020, Vol 17, Issue 2, p1
- ISSN
1530-3012
- Publication type
Article