Reform-minded San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan has called the level of state funding for Prop. 36 behavioral health services a “joke.” He is correct, it is a joke and it’s a cruel and deadly one. It’s time to choose life and properly fund Prop. 36.
Proposition 36 was approved just one year ago, yet its detractors are already calling it a failure and urging its repeal. This is despite overwhelming support from California voters, who passed the measure in every one of the state’s 58 counties.
Their message was clear: Californians want accountability and treatment for drug offenders. When properly administered and funded, drug treatment programs work. This sentiment was inspired by another Prop. 36, which was passed by voters in 2000.
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Proposition 36 will work if given a chance
Steve Smith
Reform-minded San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan has called the level of state funding for Prop. 36 behavioral health services a “joke.” He is correct, it is a joke and it’s a cruel and deadly one. It’s time to choose life and properly fund Prop. 36.
Proposition 36 was approved just one year ago, yet its detractors are already calling it a failure and urging its repeal. This is despite overwhelming support from California voters, who passed the measure in every one of the state’s 58 counties.
Their message was clear: Californians want accountability and treatment for drug offenders. When properly administered and funded, drug treatment programs work. This sentiment was inspired by another Prop. 36, which was passed by voters in 2000.
Read the entire op-ed here.
Nothing contained in this blog is to be construed as necessarily reflecting the views of the Pacific Research Institute or as an attempt to thwart or aid the passage of any legislation.