The statewide ballot initiative would reform parts of Prop 47, a 2014 measure that classified theft crimes under $950 as misdemeanors with the aim of keeping low-level offenders out of crowded pris…
Proposition 36 opponents including Nancy Goodban, of Redwood City, center in a dress, hold signs during a press conference on Monday, Aug. 26, 2024, in Redwood City, Calif. The statewide initiative would reform parts of Prop 47, a 2014 measure that classified theft crimes under $950 as misdemeanors with the aim of keeping low-level offenders out of crowded prisons.to charge repeat offenders with a felony and increase punishments for drug dealing.
“The county’s largest cities — Daly City, San Mateo and Redwood City — all have seen increases in retail thefts in the last several years,” Mueller said.At the news conference, Supervisor-elect Jackie Speier said she supports tougher penalties for retail and drug crimes.
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