HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 16-7673-Opposing Prop. 57A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
OPPOSING a CALIFORNIA -••• •
PROCEEDINGS SENTENCES, JUVENILE CRIMINAL r SENTENCING
IVITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL
WHEREAS, through the initiative process, the voters of the State of California will consider in
November 2016 whether to amend certain criminal proceedings, criminal sentences and parole
rules, referred to as "Proposition 57 "; and
WHEREAS, the California State District Attorneys Association and the California Police Chiefs
Association both oppose Proposition 57 on the basis of its potential impact to public safety,
specifically the potential early release of felons convicted of serious crimes; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Downey is entrusted by the voters with the
safeguarding of persons and property within the City through the provision of public safety
services; and
RESOLVE NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DOES
HEREBY • •
SECTION 1. To oppose the passage of Proposition 57 and encourage Downey residents
to become informed voters for the November 8, 2016 election and defeat this measure.
SECTION 2. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution,
A IA M. JIMENEZ, MM
City Clerk
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the City Council of
the City of Downey at a regular meeting held on the 27th day of September, 2016 by the
following vote, to wit: