George Gascón, PPDC's endorsed candidate for L.A. District Attorney, is sworn in and immediately announces sweeping reforms. From LAist:
George Gascón took the oath of office Monday as Los Angeles County's 43rd district attorney, announcing a dizzying array of policy changes that include vows to lock up fewer people, end cash bail and seek the early release of thousands of state prison inmates whom he said are unfairly serving overly long sentences.
The new DA also made good on his campaign promises to stop seeking the death penalty, stop charging juveniles as adults, and to review hundreds of police shootings.
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PaliDems take action
New Nov. 3 ballot proposal endorsements
(we'll be reviewing them all bit by bit as we approach Election Day, and will add info — and candidate endorsements — regularly)
Proposition 14—Stem Cell Research Institute Bond Initiative
Proposition 15—Tax on Commercial and Industrial Properties for Education and Local Government
Proposition 16—Repeal Proposition 209 Affirmative Action Amendment
Proposition 17—Constitutional amendment that would allow people on parole for felony convictions to vote in California
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