Massachusetts Gov. Appoints New Cannabis Commissioners
- Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey appointed three new members—Christopher Harding, Xiomara DeLobato, and Anthony Wilson—to the Cannabis Control Commission (CCC), with Harding named as Chair.
- The appointments follow recent reforms signed by Healey that reduced the CCC from five to three governor-appointed commissioners and doubled the cannabis purchasing limit from one to two ounces.
- Healey emphasized that the new leadership will enhance support for cannabis businesses, workers, and consumers, aiming for an effective and accountable regulatory structure.
- The new commissioners bring diverse experience: Harding with a background in health and revenue, DeLobato in economic development, and Wilson with expertise advising cannabis businesses on regulations.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey (D) on Tuesday appointed the three new members of the Cannabis Control Commission (CCC), the agency tasked with regulating the state’s adult-use and cannabis industries.
The appointments come about a month after Healey signed into law sweeping cannabis industry reforms that reduced the number of CCC commissioners from five to three — all appointed by the governor — and enacted other reforms, including doubling the cannabis purchasing limit from one to two ounces.
Gov. Healey named Christopher Harding, Xiomara DeLobato, and Anthony Wilson as Commissioners and designated Harding as the Chair.
The governor said in a statement that the appointments will help the CCC “better support [cannabis] businesses, workers and consumers.”
“This industry supports thousands of jobs and small businesses across Massachusetts, and it’s important that we have a regulatory structure that is effective, accountable and built to meet the needs of a growing industry. These appointees bring strong leadership and management experience, and I’m confident they will help move the Commission and industry forward.” — Healey, in a statement
Commissioner Harding is currently the Chief of Staff and Undersecretary at the Executive Office of Health and Human Services, was a founding member of the Cannabis Advisory Board, and previously served as Commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Revenue.
Commissioner DeLobato currently serves as Vice President and Chief of Staff for the Western Massachusetts Economic Development Council, while Commissioner Wilson operates a private practice and has advised cannabis businesses and entrepreneurs on navigating industry regulations.