Pot Clinics Turn to Sacramento Lobbyist to Smooth Relations With Costa Mesa Officials

Medical marijuana clinic operators, who have not exactly received a welcome reception in Costa Mesa, have retained a Sacramento lobbyist in hopes of smoothing over their tense relationship.

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The letter from Max Del Real, the lobby firm's owner, follows:

Del Real represents cannabis clinics and other businesses in the medical marijuana industry statewide. His clients include the Green Door dispensary in San Francisco, Oaksterdam University in Oakland and the Sacramento Alliance of Collectives.

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Here's his bio:

Max Del Real
is a first-generation Mexican-American who earned his degree at UC
Berkeley. A California native, Max is passionate about democracy and its
engagement. As a former classroom teacher, Max inspired thousands of
youths to excel in school and go to college. He is currently active in
business associations, education groups, and volunteer organizations.
Utilizing his strength in effective communication and coalition
building, Max Del Real enjoys strong relationships with key legislators
and their staff, and has immediate access to influential  stakeholders
in the capitol community. His legislative interests include education,
health, commerce, transportation, and the environment.

Max
is an accomplished athlete and enjoys swimming, running, and cycling.
Health and wellness are top priorities for Max Del Real. Recently, Max
and Team OC Quattro completed The Race Across America, a 3,000-mile, world-class bicycle race.

Max Del Real lives in Chico, CA, with his wife and two kids, who attend public school.

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