HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 156-16 Opposition to Proposition 57 RESOLUTION NO. 156 — 16
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF DUBLIN
RESOLUTION DECLARING OPPOSITION TO CALIFORNIA STATE BALLOT PROPOSITION
57, "THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND REHABILITATION ACT OF 2016"
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin believes it is appropriate to oppose actions or initiatives at
local, state and federal levels that could jeopardize the safety of its citizens; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 57, known as the "Public Safety and Rehabilitation Act of 2016"
has qualified for the November 8, 2016 General Election ballot in California; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 57 has multiple ambiguous terms that are not identified by the
Initiative, such as just what constitutes a "non-violent felony" or what would constitute "parole
consideration;" and
WHEREAS, Proposition 57 could increase parole chances for persons convicted of
non-violent felonies after completing the full term for his or her primary offense and give them
more opportunities to earn credits for good behavior. It would also allow judges, not
prosecutors, to decide whether to try certain juveniles as adults in court; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 57 is intended to ease over-crowding in prisons and offer
leniency to inmates with a history of good behavior; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 57 would conflict with many other initiatives passed by the
voters of California, such as the Victims' Bill of Rights, Marsy's Law, the Gang Violence and
Juvenile Crime Prevention Act, the Three Strikes Law, as well as the recent Californians Against
Sexual Exploitation Act.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin
opposes the passage of Proposition 57, the "Public Safety and Rehabilitation Act of 2016."
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of October 2016 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Biddle, Gupta, Hart, Wehrenberg and Mayor Haubert
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN: 1I
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ATTEST: jeA47 z..p‘g
City Clerk
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