Connecticut
Connecticut cannabis equity council director steps down amid inquiry
The council is undergoing a review after officials received complaints about a lack of transparency.
The executive director of Connecticut’s Social Equity Council resigned Tuesday as the cannabis regulatory agency undergoes a state-ordered audit.
Ginne-Ray Clay submitted her resignation via email, citing “unsubstantiated allegations” that have questioned her integrity, according to The Connecticut Mirror.
Gov. Ned Lamont previously requested an audit of the council’s management and spending, after questions were raised about a lack of transparency around the strategy for disbursing social equity funds in the state. The review, which is being conducted by the comptroller’s office, is ongoing.
“It’s a sad day for me. I think she was a victim of a personal vendetta and personal infighting,” said Mike Jefferson, an ally of Clay on the council.
The Social Equity Council manages aspects of Connecticut’s cannabis industry, including the distribution of community reinvestment grants funded by license fees. Last year, the council authorized $5.2 million in initial grants to nonprofits in designated areas, the Mirror reported.
Council chair Andréa Comer told the outlet, “There have been many conversations among the council members about challenges within the SEC and the way in which we need to course-correct.”
She said there was “nothing personal.”
The Mirror previously reported on a complaint alleging Clay had suggested a license applicant donate to her church, which Clay denied.
Clay’s resignation came hours before a scheduled finance committee meeting of the council. The audit’s timeline and potential changes to council operations have not been announced.
Naugatuck Police say one person has been arrested after a multi-car accident on Route 63 Saturday afternoon.
According to police, they responded to the area of Route 63 and Cherry Street around 1 p.m. for reports of a collision with injuries.
They say a 30-year-old man from Waterbury was arrested and charged with operating under the influence of drugs/alcohol, operating under the influence with a child passenger, illegal possession of prescription drugs, failure to keep narcotics in the original container, risk of injury to a child and distracted driving.
Police say he is being held on a $10,000 Surety Bond.
This is all the information at this time.
BURLINGTON, Conn. (WTNH) — A woman is dead after police said she was involved in a head-on collision with a tractor-trailer on Friday in Burlington.
According to Connecticut State Police, a Toyota RAV4 and Peterbuilt 386 tractor-trailer collided head-on on Route 4 near Punch Brook Road at around 4:49 p.m. on Friday.
The driver of the Toyota, identified as 64-year-old Mary Christine Ferland of Burlington, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the tractor-trailer was not injured, according to state police. No one else was in either vehicle at the time of the crash.
The crash is still under investigation by state police, anyone with information is asked to call Trooper Brew at 860-626-7900.
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