🌴 FLORIDA: CONTACT OCALA OFFICIALS NOW 👉 Take action: protectkratom.org/florida The Ocala City Council is drafting an ordinance that could ban kratom sales citywide. The ordinance has not yet been formally introduced, which means advocates still have an opportunity to reach city leaders before a vote is scheduled. Florida has already acted against concentrated 7-OH products: ✅ The state emergency-scheduled concentrated 7-OH. ✅ Inspectors have removed thousands of 7-OH packages from store shelves. ✅ Florida restricts kratom sales to adults age 21 and older. ✅ Federal action is also targeting concentrated 7-OH—not natural kratom leaf. A broad Ocala ban would cut off lawful access to natural kratom leaf without addressing products that are already illegal. 📲 The action form at protectkratom.org/florida reaches all six offices and takes less than 10 minutes. Please personalize your message. Your individual experience is what makes lawmakers pay attention.

MISSOURI: FINAL VOTE MONDAY, AUGUST 3 St. Joseph City Council Monday, August 3, 2026 ⏰ 5:30 PM CT 📍 Council Chamber, City Hall 1100 Frederick Avenue, St. Joseph, MO 64501 The St. Joseph City Council is preparing for the final vote on Bill 185-26. This ordinance would not only prohibit the distribution of natural kratom leaf—it would also make its possession unlawful. Responsible adults could become offenders overnight simply for possessing a botanical product they purchased legally. What you can do: 🗣️ Attend the meeting and speak during public comment. 📞 Call or email the Mayor and City Council before Monday. SEE BELOW FOR FULL DETAILS Mayor Larry Miller (816) 341-4504 [email protected] Gary Wilkinson, Deputy Mayor (816) 244-4628 [email protected] Madison Davis, District I (816) 244-9250 [email protected] Jason Eslinger, District II (816) 390-2860 [email protected] Andrew Trout, District III (816) 261-2934 [email protected] Russell Moore, District IV (816) 341-4506 [email protected] Collin Clibon, At-Large (816) 341-4502 [email protected] Marty Novak, At-Large (816) 244-3906 [email protected] Randy Schultz, At-Large (816) 244-3913 [email protected] Tell them: ✅ Oppose Bill 185-26’s ban on natural kratom leaf. ✅ Do not criminalize possession by responsible adults. ✅ Concentrated, chemically manipulated 7-OH products are not the same as natural kratom leaf. ✅ Support age restrictions, independent laboratory testing, accurate labeling, and responsible regulation instead of prohibition. ❤️ Most importantly, share your personal story and explain what losing access would mean for you and your family. Local voices are especially important. If you live in or near St. Joseph, please say so.

💪 This Fight Runs on Your Support Everything you just read — the federal advocacy, the legislative meetings, the letters to HHS, the rapid responses to industry misinformation, the September events in Washington — takes resources. The AKA doesn't have the deep pockets of the 7-OH opioid industry. What we have is you. 🏪 Vendors: If your business depends on a protected, legitimate natural kratom marketplace, now is the moment to invest in defending it. The companies profiting from chemically manipulated 7-OH products are spending heavily to blur the line between their opioids and your botanical products. Vendor support directly funds the legal, scientific, and legislative work that keeps that line bright — and keeps natural kratom on your shelves. 🙋 Advocates: No contribution is too small. Every dollar helps educate congressional offices, respond to federal and state activity, and fight the misinformation campaigns targeting the kratom community. If natural kratom matters in your life, this is the most direct way to protect it. 👉 DONATE TO THE AKA TODAY americankratom.org/donate?em… Can't give right now? Registering for the D.C. events, sharing this email, and showing up in September are contributions too.