George Gascon sweeping reforms

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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August PPDC board actions

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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