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Board adds support for Propositions 35 and 36 to legislative platform after in‑depth review
Summary
The board voted to support California ballot Propositions 35 (medical/reimbursement funding) and 36 (changes to criminal and treatment provisions), with 4–1 roll‑call outcomes after staff briefings and extended member debate on local impacts.
The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors voted to add support for two November ballot measures — Proposition 35 and Proposition 36 — to the county legislative platform following an informational briefing from state advocates and discussion among supervisors.
Karen Lang of Shaw Yoder and Paul Yoder (county advocacy) summarized the end of the legislative session, noting thousands of bills were introduced and several of county interest remained on the governor’s desk. Paul Yoder highlighted budget pressures and the governor’s resources bond on the November ballot. Staff flagged bills that could affect local planning and county mandates.
Supervisor Pashong moved and Supervisor Paulding seconded putting the two propositions on the platform. Supporters said Proposition 35 would protect and redirect medical funding to patient care, workforce development and county behavioral‑health services; opponents urged caution because the fiscal consequences for local budgets can be complex.
The board took separate roll‑call votes. For Proposition 35 the vote was: Pashong yes; Paulding yes; Gibson no; Ortiz yes; Chairperson Arnold yes. For Proposition 36 the vote was: Pashong yes; Paulding yes; Gibson no; Ortiz yes; Chairperson Arnold yes.
In discussion, supervisors emphasized the uncertainty of county‑level fiscal impacts and noted state associations (CSAC, RCRC) had different positions. Several supervisors said they supported Prop 36 because it provides targeted accountability and treatment pathways for repeat offenders and would give local law enforcement more tools; others urged further staff analysis of Prop 35’s budget consequences for the county.
What happens next: staff will note the board’s platform positions in county advocacy materials and coordinate with the county’s state legislative representatives as the governor considers bills on his desk.
