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6 20-0648 Subject: Support For Proposition 17 From: Councilmember McElhaney Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution In Support Of Proposition 17 A Ballot Initiative To Enfranchise Formerly Incarcerated Citizens On Parole

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    Adrien Coln about 4 years ago

    I support Prop. 17 because our democracy is stronger when every voice is heard

    I support Prop. 17 because it strengthens the political power of Black and Brown communities

    I support Prop. 17 because my neighbors and colleagues deserve a voice in our communities

    I support Prop. 17 because it undoes a long legacy of racially biased voter suppression and felon disenfranchisement

    I support Prop. 17 because 50,000 Californians on parole deserve to have a say in the policies that affect their daily lives

    I support Prop. 17 because California should live up to its ideals and not fall behind 20 states that do not prevent people on community supervision from voting

    I support Prop. 17 because civic engagement supports people returning home and reduces recidivism

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    llyana landes about 4 years ago

    Please pass this. It is only fair for people ( citizens ) who have served their time be allowed to vote. It is critical and essential in a democracy that everyone has a chance to vote. California should live up to its ideals and not fall behind 20 states that do not prevent people on community supervision from voting. thank you.

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    Jesse Goldberg about 4 years ago

    I strongly support Prop. 17 because it undoes a long legacy of racially biased voter suppression and disenfranchisement

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    Charles Idelson about 4 years ago

    Please support Proposition 17. How can you tell people to become engaged community members if they can't vote?

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    Mei Lia S about 4 years ago

    I support Prop. 17 because our democracy is stronger when every voice is heard

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    STEPHANIE SIEVEKE about 4 years ago

    Part of the success of reentry is having people become involved and connected with their community. How can they feel part of their community if they are not allowed to vote? Please support Prop 17 so we can have our community members fully engaged in positive ways.

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    Michael Getzler about 4 years ago

    I strongly support Prop 17 because it undoes a long legacy of racially biased voter suppression and felon disenfranchisement

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    Rita Himes about 4 years ago

    I urge you to support Prop 17, which will be one more step toward ending New Jim Crow disenfranchisement of communities devastated by mass criminalization.