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La Verne delays taking a formal position on Prop. 36 after residents and some council members ask for more outreach
Summary
After public comment and split views among council members, the La Verne City Council agreed to continue consideration of a resolution on Proposition 36 to its Sept. 3 meeting and direct staff to post informational material and a community poll.
The La Verne City Council on Monday voted to continue consideration of a resolution on Proposition 36, the Homelessness, Drug Addiction and Theft Reduction Act, to its Sept. 3 meeting to allow more time for public education and resident feedback.
Prop. 36, a statewide initiative that would amend elements of earlier measures such as Proposition 47 and expand certain fentanyl-related offenses and sentencing discretion, was the subject of a lengthy presentation by staff and legal counsel. The city attorney told the council that it is legally allowed to take positions on…
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