About the Commission

The Cannabis Regulation Commission shall hold public hearings related to the issuance of Licenses to engage in commercial cannabis activity. Furthermore, the Commission may recommend to the City Council amendments to the City's Rules and Regulations.

Meetings of the Commission are open to the public; regular meetings are held at Figueroa Plaza in the Building and Safety Boardroom, 201 N. Figueroa St., 9th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90012 on the first and third Thursdays of the month at 2:00 p.m. The Commission may hold special meetings in other locations of the City, depending upon the agenda item or items before it. More information can be found on the Commission Meetings page. 

Authority

The Cannabis Regulation Commission was established by ordinance on July 30, 2017.

Click here for the Cannabis Regulation Commission Rules and Operating Procedures that were adopted pursuant to the authority set forth in Chapter 31 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code. For more information, contact: CannabisCommission@lacity.org.

Commissioners

Thryeris Mason

President Mason is a native Angeleno who has been a civic and community leader throughout her adult life. As a workers’ compensation industry veteran, she previously managed the day-to-day operations of the workers’ compensation benefit delivery program for the Ameron International Corporation. President Mason previously served on the Government Affairs and Educational Committees of the California Self-Insurers Association where she analyzed and commented upon pending legislation and planned educational conferences for self-insured entities. President Mason also serves on the Empowerment Congress North Area Neighborhood Development Council and as Chair of the South Los Angeles Alliance of Neighborhood Councils. In both capacities she has been an advocate for economic development, social justice and social equity. She also serves on the Congressional Council for Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager. President Mason received a Bachelor’s of Business Administration from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles and holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix. President Mason was appointed to the Cannabis Regulation Commission in 2019.

David Nash

Vice President David L. Nash, appointed by Mayor Karen Bass, was born and raised in Lancaster, California. He earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration, Summa Cum Laude, from Boston University and his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Southern California. Mr. Nash has practiced law for over 25 years with several prominent Los Angeles area law firms with a focus on business litigation, real estate, surety and construction law. Currently a sole practitioner, Mr. Nash acts as general counsel to small businesses providing advice and counsel concerning all aspects of the clients’ businesses. As a licensed real estate broker for over 30 years, Mr. Nash also represents clients in their efforts to acquire and finance residential real estate. Mr. Nash volunteered extensively at his daughter’s school where he served on the development, planning, facilities and finance committees before being appointed to the Board of Trustees, as the Board’s primary legal representative. Mr. Nash resides in Los Angeles with his wife, who is also an attorney, and with whom he equally shares the joys of raising a daughter who currently attends New York University.

Anton Farmby

Born and raised in Chicago, Anton Farmby attended Monday College where he received his Associates degree. Following a short stint at Northeastern Illinois University, Mr. Farmby left college to join the labor movement. He began his organizing career in 1998 working with SEIU organizing workers at Misericordia Home, a facility for physically and mentally disabled adults. In 2000, Anton became an Organizer at SEIU Local 1 in Chicago, Illinois. While at Local 1, Anton helped lead the Residential Maintenance Contract Campaign, mobilizing thousands of union members for higher standards in the industry. He also worked on campaigns to organize school bus drivers, custodial workers, and public housing employees.

Mr. Farmby relocated to Los Angeles where he would go on to organize security officers and was later elected President of the newly formed SEIU Local 2006, Security Officers United in Los Angeles (SOULA). In 2010, he helped oversee the merger between janitors, security officers, stadium/arenas and airport workers who formed SEIU United Service Workers West.

Mr. Farmby currently serves as Vice President of SEIU United Service Workers West, which represents over 45,000 janitors, security officers, airport workers, and other property service workers throughout California. In 2023, as the leader of the Security Division at USVVVV, Mr. Farmby oversaw the bargaining and ratification of the best security contract of any union in the country. In this role, he is heading the work with the USVVVV Executive Board and leadership to build an inclusive union where everyone feels a sense of belonging, respect, and value that fosters meaningful long-term engagement to build true solidarity across differences among its members. 

Mr. Farmby currently resides in Los Angeles with his wife Hope and two children, Kimberly Jordan, and Kaleb Joshua.

Adam Bierman

Adam Bierman is a legal, regulatory, and policy professional with a passion for solving complex problems at the intersection of law, innovation, and public good. Before returning to the private sector, Adam spent several years in public service in Los Angeles, working for former Mayor Eric Garcetti and as a Deputy City Attorney, where he spearheaded strategic litigation efforts to enhance public safety and improve quality of life across LA neighborhoods.

Currently, Adam works in the tech sector where he leads on global regulatory efforts focused on emerging technology, including scaling autonomous mobility and delivery, responsibly harnessing the power of artificial intelligence, and other transformative innovations.

Adam earned his J.D. from UC Berkeley School of Law where he was awarded Order of the Coif, and graduated summa cum laude from UCLA. He lives in Northeast Los Angeles with his family. A proud Angeleno, Adam sees public service as his civic duty and is honored to serve as a Commissioner for the city he calls home.

Commission Staff

Josie Trevizo, Commission Executive Assistant
(213) 320-7815
CannabisCommission@lacity.org

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