The People of Colorado Speak Out September 12, 2016 Alex Chipman Harrison Chamberlain High school junior, Harrison, shares just how prevalent marijuana is at his school and the impact it has had on his friends at the 2016 Smart Colorado Benefit Luncheon. Andrew FreedmanThe Colorado Director of Marijuana Coordination, Andrew Freedman, speaks at Smart Colorado's Benefit Luncheon about the State's priorities when it comes to marijuana legalization and protecting Colorado youth. Richard LammFormer Colorado Governor, Richard Lamm addresses the aftermath of commercialized marijuana in Colorado. Smart Colorado Leadership TeamDenver City CouncilThe Smart Colorado leadership team, Doug Robinson and Gina Carbone speak to Denver City Council about reducing the footprint of marijuana in Denver. Ellen SternSenior Policy Coordinator for Children's Hospital ColoradoEllen Stern, Senior Policy Coordinator for Children's Hospital Colorado, speaks to the safeguards needed to protect Colorado youth from commercialized marijuana. Dr. Paula D Riggs, M.D.University of Colorado Health Sciences CenterDr. Paula D Riggs, M.D. from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center addresses the lack of research around the health impacts of THC potencies and how more education and research is needed. Lynn Reimer, President of ACT on DrugsLynn Reimer, President of ACT on Drugs, speaks at the Smart Colorado Benefit Luncheon talks about how the #1 problem in Colorado schools is marijuana. Rich Barrows, Site Director Boys and Girls ClubRich Barrows, Site Director Boys and Girls Club, shares how he has seen marijauana negatively affect the children in the Montbello community.