More than 35 Chambers of Commerce across the State Endorse “Yes on Proposition 36” to Hold Repeat Retail Theft Offenders Accountable and Encourage Drug Treatment
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (July 24, 2024) — The San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce, Oakland Latino Chamber of Commerce, Oakland Chinatown Chamber of Commerce, and Greater Irvine Chamber of Commerce are among twelve new chambers across the state in support of Prop 36 – a Californians for Safer Communities initiative. Prop 36 aims to hold repeat retail theft offenders and serious drug traffickers accountable while incentivizing drug treatment for those with serious addictions.
Proposition 36 is a bipartisan measure focused on improving safety in every community and neighborhood in California – focusing on accountability measures for repeat offenders of theft and drug traffickers of serious drugs like fentanyl while incentivizing and encouraging more individuals to participate in and complete drug treatment programs. The measure creates a deterrent for repeat offenders and redirects some towards treatment rather than incarceration.
Chambers of Commerce across California who have joined the Yes on Prop 36 include:
- San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce
- Oakland Chinatown Chamber of Commerce
- Oakland Latino Chamber of Commerce
- Greater Irvine Chamber of Commerce
- Pasadena Chamber of Commerce and Civic Association
- Greater High Desert Chamber of Commerce
- La Mirada Chamber of Commerce
- North Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce
- Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce
- United Chambers of Commerce
- Upland Chamber of Commerce
- Anza Valley Chamber of Commerce
- Bay Area Central American Chamber of Commerce
- Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce
- CalAsian Chamber of Commerce
- California Black Chamber of Commerce
- California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce
- Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce
- Chinese American Chamber of Commerce of Silicon Valley
- Coalition of Filipino American Chambers of Commerce
- Corona Chamber of Commerce
- Dublin Chamber of Commerce
- El Dorado Chamber of Commerce
- Folsom Chamber of Commerce
- Fresno Chamber of Commerce
- Greater Arden Chamber of Commerce
- Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce
- Guatemalan American Chamber of Commerce
- Hispanic Chambers of Commerce of San Francisco
- Latin American & Caribbean Chamber of Commerce
- Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce
- Nicaraguan American Chamber of Commerce of Northern California
- North Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce
- Otay Mesa Chamber of Commerce
- Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce
- Westside Council Chambers of Commerce
- West Sacramento Chamber of Commerce
Specifically, Proposition 36, known as the Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act will:
- Hold those who are committing repeated retail theft and fentanyl sales crimes accountable for the safety and health of our communities.
- Create accountability for repeat smash-and-grab offenders who drive up costs for all Californians and chase retailers out of the state.
- Bring back incentives and accountability needed for individuals to get into necessary drug treatment and job training programs — helping them begin new lives. Currently, those arrested multiple times for hard drug use have no incentive to choose treatment with no consequences.
