Carrie Benedon Joins Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission, Bolstering Governance and Transparency

Carrie Benedon Joins Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission

Carrie Benedon has been appointed to the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (CCC), enhancing the commission with her expertise in transparency and governance. This appointment was made jointly by Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell, Governor Maura Healey, and Treasurer Deborah B. Goldberg, as announced on the Massachusetts government website.

Professional Background

Benedon has dedicated over a decade to the Attorney General’s Office, most recently serving as Director of the Division of Open Government. In this role, she managed the resolution of more than 2,000 Open Meeting Law complaints. Prior to this, she worked with the Department of Public Health on legal issues related to medical marijuana regulation.

Role in the Cannabis Control Commission

Benedon’s appointment to the CCC will begin on November 17.
State law requires joint appointments by the Governor, Attorney General, and Treasurer for two of the five commissioners.
One appointee must have industry management experience, while the other must possess expertise in legal, policy, or social justice issues—Benedon fills the latter role.
She will join Commissioner Bruce Stebbins, who was reappointed earlier this year.

Commission Responsibilities

The CCC was established under the Acts of 2017 and is tasked with regulating Massachusetts’ medical and adult-use cannabis industries. It ensures compliance with state laws approved by voters in 2016.

"The appointment was made jointly by Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell, Governor Maura Healey, and Treasurer Deborah B. Goldberg."

"Benedon has served in the Attorney General’s Office for more than a decade, most recently as Director of the Division of Open Government, where she oversaw the resolution of over 2,000 Open Meeting Law complaints."

Author’s summary: Carrie Benedon’s extensive legal and transparency background strengthens the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission’s governance as it oversees the state’s evolving cannabis industry.

Hoodline — 2025-11-07