James Mitchell
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6,764 appearances
46 recordings
3 series
first heard Oct 2023
last heard 14 Sep
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Third, we need resources for the entire justice system, not just policing.
That includes the district attorney's office.
Spencer Merriweather was also at the hearing.
Public defender's office and our courts.
Because we know that when our cases move slowly, victims have to wait longer.
And we have heard from them.
And accountability suffers.
Fourth, we are asking the state to help reestablish a local juvenile detention center.
This is also something the chief had talked about at the hearing today.
Because if we want young people to turn their lives around, we cannot send them hours away from their families and support networks.
And fifth, we support stronger penalties for assaults on our transit operators and continued investments in safer roads and transportation system, and that's something that Council Member Owens have championed.
So you will see that Tier 1 and Tier 2, we are also supporting, I know Council Member Mayfield is going to bring this up, so before she does, I will answer that.
We are also investing in affordable housing.
As you can see, we have specific ask for housing, for infrastructure, as well as workforce development.
And
You will see as part of our public safety tier two, we have three items.
First is stronger sentencing tools for repeat offenders, improved qualification and compensation for magistrates, additional authority to address quality of life safety concerns,
And let me say, all of this, the committee did not come up with.
This is something that is a direct result of collaboration from the business community, from grassroots community, from our partners at all levels, the county,
the DA's office, our courts, and Mr. Heath, thank you so much for leading that effort.
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