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Vegas Dispensary Takes Action to Ease Anxiety as Election Looms

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Navigating Election Season: Stress and High Stakes

With the upcoming American elections, many can often feel overwhelmed or anxious at both the numerous crucial races within all branches of government and the several possible outcomes of those elections. Whether it be incredibly far-reaching bills on many different hot-button issues or consequential elections that can come down to a couple hundred vote difference, election season can be just as stressful for the average American citizen as it is for the candidates themselves.

Florida’s Amendment 3: A Contentious Cannabis Legislation Vote

On the cannabis legislation side, a notable example of a contentious vote would be Florida’s Amendment 3. If passed, the bill would legalize cannabis recreationally for the millions of adult citizens of the Sunshine State and open up access for millions more still living in neighboring yet still strongly prohibitionist states. The ultimate outcome may come down to whether multi-state cannabis operators are more powerful than state political parties, as giant MSOs such as Trulieve are financially supporting the measure while the Florida Republican Party and Governor DeSantis himself have come out in opposition to the measure.   

Jardín Premium Cannabis Dispensary’s Unique Approach to Election Season

Luckily for confused and/or uncertain voters in Las Vegas, well-known premium cannabis dispensary, Jardín, is assisting those voters during this trepidatious time with not only a series of humorously unique sales and deals but also special incentives for customers to participate in the democratic process. Known across both Nevada and nationally for its memorable deals that are usually directly connected to a philanthropic cause that ranges from the Xtreme Couture G.I Foundation to the Pride Foundation, Jardín has become masterful in combining cannabis sales and industry normalization with heartfelt philanthropy and civic engagement. 

Preparing for Election Night with Jardín’s “Presidential Election Survival Kits”

With the presidential election along with many vital elections on the Legislative and Judicial branches of government all being less than a week away, the dispensary is once again offering sales and programs that all funnily revolve around a calmer and less hectic election season overall.      

“Get ready for election night, because you’re going to need it!” Jardín Director of Operations Brittney Agoncillo joked, “We’ve put together Presidential Election Survival Kits for those who just want to cast their vote and maintain positive vibes.” 

Week-Long Election Sales for a Calmer Voting Experience

In direct collaboration with some of Nevada’s most wildly popular brands and strains, Jardín is offering a week-long plethora of sales leading up to Election Day itself to ensure the voting process and subsequent election are at least calmer than the endlessly chaotic 2016 elections. Ironically enough, the 2016 election season was the same season that brought in recreational cannabis for the Silver State.    

“Cannabis has always been about bringing people together and this is no different.” explained Director of Marketing Alyssa Crame. “In a world where there’s already so much adversity amongst us, whenever there’s an opportunity to mitigate that, we have to take it, and that’s right now.”

Election-Themed Cannabis Deals

One such cleverly named deal that Jardín is currently offering is a bundle of a deal from Matrix, easily one of Nevada’s most popular brands and the brand that directly partnered with Jardín on their 2023 fundraiser for the Pride Foundation. In keeping with the patriotically democratic theme, the package is hilariously called “The United Strains of America”. Quite like its namesake too, it’s quite an unpredictable yet beautifully diverse packaged deal.    

Consisting of a 4 pack of their infused Doinks joints, their uniquely shaped Ripper disposable live resin cart, an eighth of their premium flower and 2 pre-rolls all for only $100, it’s quite a necessary investment to peacefully get through the next tumultuous week.

If cooly smoking on an infused pre-roll like a young JFK is more your style, then the POTUS Pack from a cabinet committee worth of brands would more likely get your support. Featuring a 4-pack of Stiizy’s infused 40s, an eighth of Jenny Kush, and a live resin cart from Sauce, it’ll become essential in enduring the never-boring Election Night and the always eventful aftermath of all these landmark votes.    

Encouraging Civic Participation with “I Voted” Discounts

To further encourage participation in voting and the greater democratic process regardless of one’s preferred candidate, any Jardín customers who present their now iconic “I Voted” sticker will receive a 30 percent discount on the diversely flavored Wyld and Good Tide edibles.    

“This fresh approach is what people need right now,” Agoncillo continued, “one that unites us around participation and progressing together. Show up, relax, and remember, real progress happens together, one puff and one vote at a time.”

Josh Kasoff is a journalist and writer living near Washington D.C. who covers all aspects of the cannabis industry — from law and politics to arts and entertainment, finance, retail operations, advocacy, and criminal justice reform. In addition to interviewing many of the most influential decision-makers and professionals across the U.S. cannabis industry, Josh spent six years working directly in Nevada’s cannabis sector, spanning packaging, manufacturing, marketing, and testing analysis.