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Phenos Cannabis Dispensary

$100,000 Donation from Pot Dispensary in Modesto Mayor’s Race

August 20, 2020 By Eric Caine 9 Comments

Phenos Marijuana Dispensary

Modesto City Councilmember Kristi Ah You said Thursday that the $100,000 donation to her campaign for mayor came about, “Because I was the only one who listened and tried to help,” during a dispute between the Modesto Police Department, City Hall, and a co-owner of Phenos Cannabis Dispensary on McHenry Avenue in Modesto. The contribution is listed under the name of Angilbert Sarkis, of Oakdale, Co-owner, Phenos. Ah You said […]

Filed Under: History Tagged With: Kristi Ah You, Modesto City Councilmember Kristi Ah You, Phenos Cannabis Dispensary

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