September 08, Sunday, 2024
Moscow Pullman Daily News
505 Capital Street
Lewiston, ID 83501
Boise Hempfest
700 S Capitol Blvd
Boise, ID 83702
Idaho Family Policy Center
802 W Bannock St Suite 405
Boise, ID 83702
Dear Boise Hempfest Organizers, Idaho Family Policy Center, and our Idaho,
As both Co-Founder of Boise Hempfest and a candidate for Idaho State Representative in District 6, Seat A, I want to address the importance of maintaining a respectful and balanced dialogue on the topic of cannabis legalization and its cultural impact on our state.
Boise Hempfest has long been a space where advocates for personal freedom gather to voice their beliefs on this complex issue. At the same time, organizations like the Idaho Family Policy Center express legitimate concerns about the potential societal and public health effects of drug legalization.
Both perspectives deserve thoughtful consideration and a forum for respectful conversation. As a candidate deeply invested in the future of District 6 and Idaho as a whole, I stand with the values of personal freedom, responsibility, and community well-being. While events like Boise Hempfest highlight a cultural divide on the issue of cannabis legalization, it’s critical to approach this topic with both compassion and evidence.
My campaign emphasizes informed decision-making that honors both the personal liberties of Idahoans and the preservation of our state's social fabric. I believe in finding a balanced approach that protects individual rights while also addressing the concerns outlined by organizations such as the Idaho Family Policy Center. We must carefully consider the long-term impacts of any potential drug legalization on public health, safety, and our communities.
My goal is to represent all constituents, ensuring that policies reflect the values of freedom, but are also grounded in a deep understanding of the societal consequences.
I invite an ongoing, respectful conversation on this and other issues facing Idaho, fostering a political culture that listens to all voices while prioritizing the future well-being of our families, economy, and communities. In District 6, it’s not about drawing lines between different perspectives, it’s about finding common ground and charting a path forward that works for everyone.
With gratitude, Ryan Wayne Augusta
Co-Founder, Boise Hempfest
Idaho State Representative Candidate
District 6, Seat A
This is my clear invitation.
Blaine Conzatti – President, Idaho Family Policy Center
Sen. Chuck Winder – Senate President Pro Tempore, Boise, District 20
Sen. Kelly Anthon – Senate Majority Leader, Burley, District 27
Sen. Mark Harris – Senate Majority Caucus Chair, Soda Springs, District 35
Rep. Sage Dixon – House Assistant Majority Leader, Ponderay, District 1
Rep. Dale Hawkins – Fernwood, District 2
Rep. Heather Scott – Blanchard, District 2
Rep. Jordan Redman – Coeur d'Alene, District 3
Rep. Joe Alfieri – Coeur d'Alene, District 4
Rep. Elaine Price – Coeur d'Alene, District 4
Sen. Ben Toews – Coeur d'Alene, District 4
Rep. Judy Boyle – Midvale, District 9
Rep. Jacyn Gallagher – Weiser, District 9
Rep. Bruce Skaug – Nampa, District 10
Sen. C. Scott Grow – Eagle, District 14
Rep. Ted Hill – Eagle, District 14
Rep. James Holtzclaw – Meridian, District 20
Rep. John Vander Woude – Nampa, District 22
Rep. Tina Lambert – Caldwell, District 23
Rep. Chenele Dixon – Kimberly, District 24
Sen. Glenneda Zuiderveld – Twin Falls, District 24
Rep. Julianne Young – Blackfoot, District 30
Sen. Kevin Cook – Idaho Falls, District 32
Rep. Barbara Ehardt – Idaho Falls, District 33
Rep. Kevin Andrus – Lava Hot Springs, District 35
Gayann DeMordaunt – Former State Representative, Eagle, District 14
attached:
IFPC-Joint-Statement-Hempfest-2024.PDF
Ryan Wayne Augusta
Idaho State Representative Candidate District 6 Seat A
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208.997.1197
From: Titus Folks <titus@idahofamily.org>
Date: 9/9/24 10:46 AM (GMT-08:00)
To: ryanwayneaugusta <ryanwayneaugusta@gmail.com>
Hey Ryan,
Do you have time for a phone call?
I want to follow up on your email about Hemp.
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On Mon, Sep 9, 2024 at 12:20 PM ryanwayneaugusta <ryanwayneaugusta@gmail.com> wrote:
Greetings Titus,
It has been since 2009 waiting for this email; maybe a phone call would fall short to accommodate each other at this time.
Let us schedule something more formal and less spontaneous. I am no longer serving on the board of directors of Boise Hempfest and cannot legally represent their efforts.
However, as the founder, I do have their ear and they do have my empathy.
With all do respect, I reached out for compassion…