From: "Hurlburt, Ward B (HSS)" Date: September 18, 2014 at 3:52:18 PM AKDT To: "PSUMComments (GOV sponsored)" , "Treadwell, Mead (GOV)" Subject: Reports/articles submitted regarding marijuana Lt. Governor Treadwell – thank you for your comments and clarification today. I did look again at the list of submitted materials that I sent in earlier this week. I believe they are a fairly representative sampling of my reading and research as I have attempted to become more knowledgeable regarding the health and public health implications of legalization of marijuana. I believe all my submissions are appropriate to place in a neutral column rather than a “pro” or “con” column – including the Patrick Kennedy article. I believe my submissions reflect the science as it is being reported and health/public health aspects of the issue. My reading has included both pro and con documents as well, such as the one someone else submitted regarding the impact of legalization in Colorado, and I believe, as you have done, that item is more appropriate for a “con” list. Ward Ward B. Hurlburt, M.D., MPH Chief Medical Officer Alaska Department of Health and Social Services 3601 C Street, Suite 756 Anchorage, Alaska 99503 907 269 6680 ward.hurlburt@alaska.gov