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In 2003, a ballot measure in Seattle was proposed that would have directed the police department to consider marijuana possession (for personal use) a low priority. Kerlikowske opposed the ballot initiative, but said such arrests were already a low priority and that his department was focusing its drug arrests on cocaine and heroin traffickers

In 2003, a ballot measure in Seattle was proposed that would have directed the police department to consider marijuana possession (for personal use) a low priority. Kerlikowske opposed the ballot initiative, but said such arrests were already a low priority and that his department was focusing its drug arrests on cocaine and heroin traffickers

As drug czar, Kerlikowske will emphasized efforts to combat the drug trade in Mexico  and its effects across the Southwest.   

As drug czar, Kerlikowske will emphasize efforts to combat the drug trade in Mexico  and its effects across the Southwest.   

==Further reading==

==Further reading==