Resolution 16192 CITY OF ALAMEDA RESOLUTION NO. 16192
SUPPORTING PROPOSITION 36 ON THE NOVEMBER 2024
BALLOT, WHICH ALLOWS FELONY CHARGES AND INCREASES
SENTENCES FOR CERTAIN DRUG AND THEFT CRIMES
WHEREAS, Proposition 36 allows felony charges and increases sentences for
certain drug and theft crimes; and
WHEREAS, according to the Legislative Analyst's Office, a yes vote on this
measure means: People convicted of certain drug of theft crimes could receive increased
punishment, such as longer prison sentences. In certain cases, people who possess
illegal drugs would be required to complete treatment or serve up to three years in prison.
A no vote means punishment for drug and theft crimes would remain the same; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 36 is supported by the League of California Cities and
public safety leaders, including the California Police Chiefs Association; and
WHEREAS, the City of Alameda supports the League of California Cities' strategic
advocacy priority to improve public safety in California communities; and
WHEREAS, the City of Alameda supports efforts to reduce crime and increase the
public safety of Alameda residents, businesses, and visitors.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Alameda
that the Council hereby supports Proposition 36 on the November 2024 ballot; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Alameda can
be listed as a member of the Yes on 36: Californians for Safer Communities Coalition.
I, the undersigned, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and
regularly adopted and passed by the Council of the City of Alameda in a regular meeting
assembled on the 3rd day of September 2024, by the following vote to wit:
AYES: Councilmembers Daysog, Herrera Spencer, Jensen, and
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft—4.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTENTIONS: Councilmember Vella — 1.
IN WITNESS, WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official
seal of said City this 4th day of September 2024.
L
Lara Weisiger, City CI 'r
City of Alameda
Approved as to form:
Yibin She , City
City of Alame