<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2SawCv_0viQJeBB00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2SawCv_0viQJeBB00" width="612" height="353" ></figure>Los Angeles — The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted 3-1 on Tuesday to formally oppose Proposition 36, a measure on the November ballot that seeks to reverse elements of the previously voter-approved Proposition 47. The proposed legislation aims to toughen penalties for certain drug offenses and thefts under $950, particularly for repeat offenders.Supervisor Kathryn Barger was the sole dissenting vote. In her statement, Barger expressed support for Proposition 36, asserting it would reinstate accountability for crimes that undermine the quality of life for law-abiding residents of Los Angeles County.“This measure isn’t about overturning Proposition 47 in its entirety,” Barger said. “It addresses legal loopholes that repeat offenders exploit to evade consequences.” She emphasized that the reforms proposed in Proposition 36 could be implemented alongside the Board's commitment to diversion and rehabilitation programs, which aim to decrease recidivism and enhance re-entry services.The motion, presented by Supervisors Holly Mitchell and Hilda Solis, asserts that if Proposition 36 passes, it could result in a significant loss of funding for certain programs for alternatives to incarceration. The board argued that increased incarceration rates and higher court costs would place additional burdens on the county's judicial system. Furthermore, it warned that enforcement of punitive measures could detract from the focus on rehabilitation and recovery, ultimately undermining the goals of justice reform achieved over the past decade.Supervisor Janice Hahn recused herself from the vote.</div></body>

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Barger Votes No on County Motion Opposing Proposition 36, Citing Need for Accountability on Repeat Offenders

Los Angeles — The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted 3-1 on Tuesday to formally oppose Proposition 36, a measure on the November ballot that seeks to reverse elements of the previously voter-approved Proposition 47. The proposed legislation aims to toughen penalties for certain drug offenses and thefts under $950, particularly for repeat offenders.