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WHEREAS, following his election to the office of Los Angeles County District Attorney,
on December 7, 2020, District Attorney George Gasc6n ("DA Gasc6n") announced a series of
Special Directives ("SDs") to reform criminal prosecutions in Los Angeles County; and
WHEREAS, on August 24, 2021, the Downey Police Department presented to the City
Council the impacts that the SDs have had on the prosecution of offenses committed in the City
*f Downey; and
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criminal cases for prosecution has increased from 19.3% in 2020 to 40.5% in 2021 with the
District Attorney's office rejecting the filing of narcotic violations at the rate of 90.7%; and
WHEREAS, the Downey City Council places a high priority on public safety, dedicating
City resources to ensuring that Downey is a safe community for all who work, play and live in
the City; and
WHEREAS, DA Gasc6n's SDs are undermining the criminal justice system's goal of
protecting the general public and victim's rights.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DOES
HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
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SECTION 2. The Downey City Council affirms a vote of no confidence in Los Angeles
District Attorney George Gasc6n.
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September, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 28th day of S 77 r, 2021
ClA -M. FRO ETA, Mayor
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the City Council •:
the City of Downey at a Regular meeting held on the 28 th of September, 2021 by the following
vote to wit:
AYES:
Council Members:
Ashton, Pacheco, Mayor Frometa
NOES:
Council Member:
Trujillo
ABSENT:
• Members:
None.
ABSTAIN:
Council Member:
Alvarez