The new interim chairman of the Cannabis Control Commission is Springfield's Bruce Stebbins.
He was tapped as the replacement for Shannon O'Brien who was fired as chairman by the Treasurer for "gross misconduct" although the Treasurer has never said what the misconduct was.
Treasurer Deb Goldberg says Stebbins, the former Casino Commissioner. "will ensure stability" on the Commission.
“Commissioner Bruce Stebbins has served as a joint appointee of the Treasurer, the Governor, and the Attorney General since 2021. He was appointed based upon his experience in oversight or industry management, including commodities, production, or distribution in a regulated industry. I am confident that Commissioner Stebbins will ensure stability during this period and will continue to positively impact the important mission of the CCC. I am grateful that he has agreed to serve in this capacity until a permanent Chair is appointed.”
It is unclear whether Stebbins is under consideration as the permanent Chairman.
Stebbins has not yet commented.
(Photo: Cannabis Control Commission)