Mule Extracts Fights Estacada Measure 3-638

Mule Extracts, a family-owned cannabis processor based in Estacada, Oregon, is urging voters to scrutinize Measure 3-638, a proposed city measure that would prohibit new marijuana production, processing, and wholesaling businesses from being established within the city. The measure, set for the November 3, 2026, general election, has prompted CEO John Sampson to speak out about the broader implications for local employers and long-term business investment. "Mule Extracts has made a significant commitment to Estacada. We employ approximately 70 people, and our business represents years of work and investment in this community," Sampson said, emphasizing that local economic policy should consider the effects restrictions can have on established employers and their ability to plan for the future.

While Mule Extracts acknowledges residents' concerns about odor, industrial growth, and the town's character—and has made significant upgrades to its odor-control systems—the company argues that the economic consequences of the measure deserve careful consideration. Attorney Amy Margolis points out that although the measure appears to only ban new businesses, it actually prohibits the growth and sale of existing businesses due to the regulatory structure of cannabis businesses, thereby destroying value built by families and entrepreneurs. Mule Extracts pays approximately $3.5 million annually in wages and works with 30 local vendors and contractors. The company encourages residents to review the City of Estacada's Cannabis Moratorium FAQ and companion ordinance before voting, and to reach out with questions. Founded in 2016, Mule Extracts makes small-batch vapes, concentrates, and edibles sold wholesale to licensed dispensaries in Oregon and New Jersey. For more information, visit www.mulethc.com.