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November 15th, 2023

After a public hearing, Lubbock city council members voted unanimously to reject a proposed ordinance to decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana in the city. Reporter Brad Burt spoke with Mayor Tray Payne and Freedom Act organizer Adam Hernandez about the reasons behind the rejection and what's next for the ordinance.

Brad Burt is a reporter for KTTZ, born and raised in Lubbock. He has made a point to focus on in-depth local coverage, including civic and accountability reporting. Brad's professional interest in local journalism started on set as a member of the technical production team at KCBD Newschannel 11 before becoming a digital and investigative producer.