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Board adopts resolution to prioritize public safety, adds specific protections for LGBTQ and domestic‑violence survivors
Summary
After public debate and amendments, Tuolumne County supervisors unanimously approved a resolution reaffirming the county’s commitment to protecting vulnerable populations, adding explicit references to LGBTQ people and survivors of domestic violence and removing a budget‑related sentence.
Tuolumne County supervisors unanimously adopted Resolution 34‑25 on April 22, approving a statement that the county will prioritize public safety and the protection of vulnerable populations after several hours of public comment and debate.
Supervisor Ryan Kirk introduced the resolution and framed it as a data‑driven request to ensure the county focused resources on groups that face disproportionate harm. The memo attached to the measure cited local prosecution data supplied by the district attorney’s office showing screenings and charges for child abuse, elder abuse and civil‑rights/hate offenses in 2024, and it argued that additional prosecutorial and investigative capacity would…
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