- Shannon O’Brien, the chair of the Cannabis Control Commission in Massachusetts, has been suspended from her position by State Treasurer Deborah Goldberg. The suspension’s duration and specific details were not disclosed, and it is considered a personnel matter.
- O’Brien, a former treasurer and gubernatorial candidate, was appointed to lead the Cannabis Control Commission just over a year ago. Before returning to government, she had worked in the cannabis industry, including co-owning Greenfield Greenery, a proposed marijuana-growing operation.
- O’Brien faced controversy earlier when her appointment led to a review of Greenfield Greenery’s license application to determine if there were any violations of disclosure regulations. While the license was eventually granted, this incident raised questions.
Shannon O’Brien, the chair of the Cannabis Control Commission in Massachusetts, has been suspended from her position by State Treasurer Deborah Goldberg.
The suspension, initiated on Thursday, comes with no disclosed duration, and details have not been revealed due to it being a personnel matter.
O’Brien, a former treasurer and gubernatorial candidate, had returned to government after several decades to oversee the CCC, but her tenure was marked by controversies, including her involvement in the cannabis industry and surprising statements regarding the commission’s executive director.
