MEASURE NO. 24-91

Marion County

Argument in Favor:

Marion County’s criminal justice system is in jeopardy. But there is something you and I can do about it.

Drugs and alcohol continue to negatively impact our families and add to the increase in crime.

We can vote for Measure #24-91, which is on the November general election ballot. It is a $14 million per year Basic Law Enforcement Levy that will run for four years and help us fight crime in Marion County.

As Marion County sheriff, I know first-hand about the law enforcement questions we face here. Measure #24-91 has the answers:

* We will be able to add 144 more jail cells to lock up criminals.
We will add 72 cells at the county jail and another 72 at the work release center.

* We will be able to hire more deputy sheriffs to help control gangs and drugs -- and to improve our ability to enforce laws in our community. We also will add new parole/probation officers and staff in the District Attorney’s office to prosecute offenders.

* We will be able to provide mandatory alcohol and drug treatment for juvenile and adult offenders. The recent Connections 2 study showed that, without this kind of treatment, more than half of those with alcohol and drug problems will commit crimes again.

Over the past several months, I have worked with other law enforcement officials in Marion County to craft the solutions contained in Measure
#24-91. With passage, we will be able to assure that criminals are held accountable for their crimes.

This measure represents a solid investment in our community’s safety.

PLEASE JOIN ME IN VOTING “YES” ON MEASURE 24-91.

Raul Ramirez

Marion County Sheriff

On behalf of the Citizens Fighting Crime Committee

 

 

(This information provided by Mike Ryan,
Marion County Citizens Fighting Crime)

The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by Marion County nor does the county warrant the accuracy or truth of any statements made in the argument. Marion County does not correct errors in spelling or grammar.



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