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Board splits on equal‑justice resolution; vote fails and item sent to committee
Summary
After a contentious debate over whether to cite local police incidents, the Board of Supervisors failed to adopt a resolution affirming equal justice and support for national policing reforms. The item was sent to committee for further consideration.
The Board of Supervisors on Dec. 16 debated and rejected a resolution that would have affirmed the board’s commitment to “equal justice,” the right to protest and national policing reforms.
Supervisor John Avalos introduced the measure as a broader statement of support for national movements protesting police use of force. The draft included references to national cases and to a local shooting that had prompted community protests.
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