Sam Chapman, New Revenue Coalition

Sam is a founding member The New Revenue Coalition, a Political Action Committee comprised of cannabis industry businesses and allies with the mission of legalizing common consumption spaces for cannabis in Oregon.  Deeply engaged in advocacy for progressive, compassionate, and informed drug policy, in 2013 Sam co-authored OR House Bill 3460, which legalized medical marijuana dispensaries. Now, he advises current and future elected officials on crafting and maintaining reasonable regulations, has drafted and introduced state legislation to allow for social cannabis lounges, and sits on city, state, and national committees and boards, including the Minority Cannabis Business Association where he assists in drafting local regulations with an equity focus to empower people who have been disproportionately impacted by the failed war on drugs. He also co-chairs the board of directors for the non-partisan organization, The Bus Project, which engages Oregon youth in the democratic process and empowers the leaders of the future. Sam is also a licensed commercial real estate broker. He has been a resident of Oregon for 20 years and holds a baccalaureate degree from the University of Oregon in Philosophy and Political Science.