The voters said no to measure 20-114 by 51% yes to 49% no. Commissioner Bobby Green says he hopes the people who voted against the measure will help solve the root problems that cause crime in Lane County...
"Unless we start to address the systemic issues around poverty, which is a lot of indicators around drug activities, crime ... and those who have chosen not to vote in favor of it, I take the position that's OK, too. But I hope they help us solve the problem," Green said Tuesday night.
Although there is no plan "B", District Attorney Doug Harcleroad [the same people who advertised which crimes they will not prosecute] says Lane County leaders will meet in early December to decide which public safety services to cut.
In a related article[link]-- if measure 20-114 is not approve, "the commissioners retain the authority to impose an income tax without restrictions as to the rate or purpose, but subject to possible referendum vote."
2 comments:
The root problem is the lack of education for people. Lack of education means lack of good job and lack of common sense which leads to other avenues of survival. Instead of throwing money into jails and more police, they should try educating and training people to make better choices in life.
Maybe if they didn't spend money on a worthless PR campain to convince us they were doing their jobs, they would have more money to do their jobs. Instead, they take the attitude of "We will spank the bad children for voting no." Then they will cut the sheriff's office and District Attorney's office some more to watch us squirm, then put the same measure back up again for voter approval. Been there, seen it.
Post a Comment