Misdemeanor marijuana arrests have increased significantly, by nearly 1,300%. This surge occurs under the administration of Houston Mayor Whitmire. Further details about this increase are available from the source. The timing of this revelation is notable, coming two months before voters may decide to deprioritize misdemeanor marijuana enforcement by the department.
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