I Am Joe Santiago

     ​I am Joe Santiago, an activist, cause I want to bring awareness about the homeless situation in Denver. I want to give back to the community and pay it forward to my brothers and sisters. I’m ready to be part of the solution. I came out of the shadows of disenfranchisement, into the light of this cannabis legalization and regulation. Denver, Colorado is where I choose to call home, because here I’m free, free of oppression for being a cannabis patient. I use cannabis to ease anxiety and stress, but more than medicine, cannabis provides employment, stable housing, and the chance to be a proactive member of my community. I’m very thankful to be part of this unique movement. I’m very proud to say that as a citizen of the most desirable city in the nation. And this is due to the fact that we have the most progressive cannabis laws in the world. And let this be the standard for other states to follow. So with that being said, let’s ease the criteria to get lodging for the homeless. Let’s tax dispensaries so they can provide stable housing and employment to the homeless community.