Proposition 36 Encourages Drug Treatment and Holds Repeat Retail Theft Offenders Accountable.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (September 3, 2024) – The City of Citrus Heights joins the cities of El Cajon, Huntington Beach, Temecula, and Lawndale who have passed resolutions in support of Proposition 36, the November ballot measure aimed at reforming Proposition 47 by encouraging drug treatment and holding habitual theft offenders accountable. The bipartisan measure focuses on improving safety in every community and neighborhood in California.
Proposition 36 implements 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.
Cities and counties across California that have passed resolutions endorsing the Yes on Prop. 36, include:
- City of Arcadia
- City of Citrus Heights
- City of Clovis
- City of Covina
- City of El Cajon
- City of Huntington Beach
- City of La Puente
- City of Lawndale
- City of Rosemead
- City of Lake Elsinore
- City of Temecula
- City of Whittier
- County of Fresno
- County of San Joaquin
Proposition 36, 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.
For more information, please visit VoteYesProp36.com.
