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Stanton council adopts resolution supporting Proposition 36 after extended debate
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The Stanton City Council voted to adopt a resolution supporting Proposition 36, the homelessness, drug addiction and theft reduction act, following a presentation from the League of California Cities and a lengthier council discussion about criminal justice, treatment and potential fiscal impacts.
The Stanton City Council voted to adopt a resolution supporting Proposition 36, the homelessness, drug addiction and theft reduction act, following a presentation by Connor Medina of the League of California Cities and a discussion among council members on public safety, treatment incentives and fiscal impacts.
Connor Medina, regional public affairs manager for the Orange County division of the League of California Cities, told the council Proposition 36 would allow prosecutors to aggregate the value of multiple thefts so felony charges can be sought against serial retail thieves. "Prop 36 removes this restriction aggregation and permits the value of any stolen property or merchandise to be added together so that a felony may be charged," Medina said. He also…
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