Yes on Proposition 36
Dear Friends,
As the District Attorney in Marin County, I believe that California needs Proposition 36 to create accountability to stop repeated crimes and improve community safety. I ask you to join me and a diverse bi-partisan group of Public Safety leaders, Veterans, and business owners throughout the State supporting Proposition 36 as a smart response to crime, addiction and homelessness. See More Endorsers
Proposition 36 will hold those who are committing repeated retail theft and fentanyl sales crimes accountable, for the safety and health of our communities – and no longer allow them to escape consequences.
Proposition 36 will create accountability for repeat smash and grab offenders who are costing all Californians more money and forcing retailers out of business. We need to stop retail crime that is making it harder for all of us to shop because stores are locking up items, increasing security or going out of business.
Those arrested multiple times for hard drug use, currently have no incentive to choose treatment. As a result, California is experiencing an unprecedented homeless crisis, comprised of many seriously addicted individuals.
Proposition 36 will create accountability to provide meaningful treatment incentives for individuals with mental health and drug addiction issues. In addition, it provides prosecutors the tools to hold perpetrators accountable for the crimes they commit in our community.
With Your YES vote on Proposition 36 on the November ballot, we have an opportunity to take important steps toward making our Communities Safer!
The Facts
Prop 36 Creates Tougher Penalties for Serial Retail Theft and Smash-and-Grabs
Increases penalties for smash-and-grab crimes
Creates tougher penalties and better accountability for repeat retail theft offenders
Allows stolen property values from multiple thefts to be combined, countering tactics by career thieves who steal repeatedly to avoid harsher penalties
Prop 36 Confronts the Fentanyl Crisis in Our Communities
Enacts stricter penalties for drug dealers whose trafficking causes death or serious injury, allowing potential murder charges if it results in fatalities
Ensures fentanyl is treated like heroin, cocaine, PCP and methamphetamine when offenders possess a firearm
Toughens penalties for selling large quantities of fentanyl
Prop 36 Incentivizes Drug and Mental Health Treatment
Restores incentives for people to utilize drug courts that mandate treatment
Creates a “treatment-mandated felony” where individuals with two or more prior hard drug possession convictions can undergo drug and mental health treatment instead of going to jail
Allows individuals who successfully complete treatment to avoid jail time and expunge their records
JOIN US - SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2024
Public Safety colleagues from throughout the North Bay, and I are hosting a reception in support of Prop 36 on Sunday, October 20th 4:30 - 6:30 PM, at the Harvest Inn in St. Helena. We hope that you will Join Us!
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