Watch for yourself as San José Mayor Matt Mahan discusses how Proposition 36 means treatment and accountability now. Bringing back court-mandated treatment will save money for consumers now paying a “theft tax,” save billions in reduced costs for managing the homeless crisis, save lives of those in danger of overdosing, and keep small businesses open.
Governor Gavin Newsom is quoted saying Proposition 36 will cost too much and return to the war on drugs. He is mistaken. Proposition 36 is about bringing back mandatory treatment for those with multiple prior convictions. Governor Newsom says there are not enough treatment beds. But he is not acknowledging that California just passed Proposition 1 to fund more than 10,000 new treatment beds. Governor Newsom says Proposition 36 will cost too much money – but he is only focusing on the millions it will cost Sacramento, not the billions it will save Californians. Watch for yourself and make your own decision on Proposition 36.