Public Safety
Kratom ban (Local Law No. 9)
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Supportive (2)Opposed (2)
At a glance
- Public comments
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 4
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 16, 2026.
Public comments (4)
SupportiveCarie ScribnerOct 16, 2026
A Saratoga County resident spoke in favor of banning kratom, including the botanical version.
Board of Supervisors — 2026-10-16 · 0:00 →OpposedKathleen DinsmoreOct 16, 2026
A retired CNA and kratom user opposed the proposed kratom sale ban.
Board of Supervisors — 2026-10-16 · 0:00 →OpposedTracy HudsonOct 16, 2026
A Schenectady business owner and botanical kratom user urged the Board to carve botanical kratom out of the ban.
Board of Supervisors — 2026-10-16 · 0:00 →SupportiveCarie ScribnerOct 16, 2026
She returned to say the botanical version of kratom was linked to her son's death.
Board of Supervisors — 2026-10-16 · 0:00 →