Lockhart, Bastrop residents to vote on decriminalizing low-level marijuana possession [Video]

LOCKHART, Texas – Residents in Bastrop and Lockhart are voting on propositions that would decriminalize low-level marijuana possession.

Ground Game Texas and Mano Amiga are leading efforts to decriminalize low-level marijuana possession.

“There are so many people who really are so ready to see this. This is also about civil engagement and helping people to be empowered to have a voice in their community and so the people here know that they can impact the way that policies impact them,” says Lockhart Freedom Act Campaign Director Elle Cross.

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In Lockhart, a petition under the Lockhart Freedom Act gained more than 900 signatures, taking at least 10% of qualified voters to get Proposition A on the ballot.

“This is a really important election because, for the first time ever in Lockhart, they will be able to vote on a charter amendment to decriminalize low level marijuana there in the city and this …