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Back in the saddle: Nathan Fletcher returns to politics as a statehouse lobbyist
- Nathan Fletcher has re-entered politics as a statehouse lobbyist representing VETS, a group backing psychedelic therapies for veterans.
- Fletcher registered as a statehouse lobbyist about a week after the lawsuit against him was dismissed.
- The lobbying effort places Fletcher on behalf of a veteran-focused initiative tied to research and policy in California.
- Fletcher left public office in 2023 after a sexual misconduct lawsuit was filed against him and later resigned from the Board of Supervisors.
- A judge dismissed the lawsuit against Fletcher last summer, ending years of legal battles.
- VETS’ leadership credited Fletcher with helping pass a 2025 bill that supports research into psychedelic therapies.
- Fletcher, a Marine veteran, has discussed his PTSD and benefits from psychedelic therapy publicly.
- Fletcher’s lobbying firm Arrow Advisors lists fees for services tied to VETS.
- The article notes Fletcher’s 2023 resignation and the open seat that followed in San Diego County.
- Fletcher’s past included a high-profile legal battle and a suspension of discovery produced evidence delays.
- Fletcher described his recent downtime as working on ranches before resurfacing in Sacramento.
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