Kansas City Mayor Wants To Ban Pre-Employment Drug Testing For Most City Government Positions

Hope for a more inclusive City workforce has appeared on the Kansas City horizon, as certain officials continue to advocate for reform. Mayor Quinton Lucas (D) recently introduced a proposed ordinance that would eliminate pre-employment marijuana testing for most city government positions, with exceptions where the "employee could significantly impact the health or safety of other employees or members of the public." If passed, the ordinance would not only expand job opportunities for qualified Kansas Citians, it would also help destigmatize the use of cannabis, a presumption that's disproportionately affected Black and brown communities for decades.
Lucas previously filed a measure that removed all criminal penalties for cannabis possession, which was enacted into law last year. The since-enacted measure was a necessary step in broadening opportunities for deserving cannabis users who utilize the plant for personal reasons, including physical and mental health treatment. The marijuana industry is also a booming market for business owners across the nation, including states that have yet to legalize the plant. Although it's refreshing to see people recognize the benefits of marijuana, it's cruel and unfair to prevent qualified individuals from obtaining their job of choice based on a decision to use the plant for personal reasons, and even more devastating for officials to fine and/or incarcerate them.

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