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California: Proposition 6

Wed, 07/09/2008 - 17:44

Ella Baker Center contributes to campaigns against two propositions

By Ben van der Meer, PolitickerCA.com Senior Reporter

With a donation of $25,000 this week, the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights in Oakland signaled the beginning of a campaign to defeat two state propositions centered on state law enforcement spending and policy.

The center, which advocates for reforms in state criminal justice policy, donated the money to the No On Propositions 6 and 9 Campaign.

Zachary Norris of the Ella Baker Center said the donation is based on a belief that the two ballot measures would continue a failed system of incarcerating people with little chance of rehabilitation.

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Fri, 06/27/2008 - 18:23

State Sen. Runner throws support behind anti-gang proposition

By Ben van der Meer, PolitickerCA.com Senior Reporter

California State Sen. George Runner (R-Antelope Valley) is pushing for an anti-crime measure labeled Proposition 6 to pass in November.

The measure, also called the Safe Neighborhoods Act, would increase punishments for gangs and street criminals, create funding for law enforcement to get such technology as GPS tracking and databases of gang members, and establish prevention and intervention programs aimed at children at risk of joining gangs.

Such spending would have to be approved by a publicly appointed Early Intervention and Rehabilitation Commission.

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