Weedweek writes
In recent months the agency has seen additional senior departures, including Jeff Merriman, who ran the compliance division; chief general counsel Matthew Lee and chief deputy for legal affairs Tamara Colson.
So where are they now ?
Merriman is now Deputy County Executive Officer, Placer County, CA
Matthew Lee has stepped up…..and is now Deputy Legal Affairs Secretary, Office of Governor Gavin Newsom
A certain irony here considering he was part of the team that let the ball drop on pesticides and is now advising to the man who is eviscerating the hemp industry for lack of self-policing..Go figure, as they say.
Tamara Colson is proving somewhat more difficult to track down.. even Perplexity is being a bit vague!
Recent Developments
As of September 2024, Colson’s name has been mentioned in connection with recent turmoil in California’s legal cannabis industry:
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The Department of Cannabis Control has faced criticism over pesticide contamination in legal cannabis products.
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Several key departures from the agency have been reported, including the chief general counsel and chief deputy for legal affairs.
While Colson’s specific involvement in these recent events is not detailed in the search results, her position as Deputy Director of Legal Affairs likely places her at the center of addressing these regulatory challenges.
Professional Information
Tamara Michelle Colson is an active member of the California State Bar, with her license number being 190223. Her current professional address is listed with the California Privacy Protection Agency in Sacramento, suggesting she may have taken on additional responsibilities beyond cannabis regulation.
This is about as deep as I can go at the moment
