With the well-documented racial disparity of marijuana arrests despite similar levels of us-age across racial lines, Melinda will refuse to prosecute low-level marijuana arrests within Queens and will instead urge the legislature to legalize adult recreational cannabis and expunge all convictions for past arrests.

However, with the potential for legalization of recreational marijuana comes a greater need for strict enforcement of laws against driving under the influence and education campaigns to prevent drivers from putting themselves and others in danger.