Shutting down illegal pot shops

Sunday morning, San Diego Sheriff Deputies raided an illegal pot shop in Spring Valley near elementary schools, a park and around the corner from two churches. I am proud to say that with the support of three of my colleagues, I was able to direct $500,000 for the immediate and aggressive enforcement to close down illegal pot shops just days prior to this action. Over 400 pounds of illegal marijuana, as well as an illegal firearm were seized from a known felon.

When I served in the State Legislature, I consistently voted against the legalization and the growing use of marijuana, but we are pas...