Rep. Jose Giral January 22, 2025 | 11:14 AM
“I’m grateful to Mayor Parker for her dedication to implementing solutions that are certain to help improve the quality of life for everyone who lives in Kensington.
“For decades we have resorted to only using the criminal justice system to address substance addiction in Kensington; clearly that hasn’t helped the people who live here and are suffering.
"In the past, politicians have swept this under the rug. We finally have all branches of government at the table addressing this issue that has plagued our community for decades. I am realistic that this Executive Order is not going to fix the whole problem, but Kensington as a whole is going in the right direction.
“Adding opportunities for medical and behavioral evaluations after an arrest is a new direction for our neighborhood. One that allows for compassion and treatment options to combat relapses and recidivism.
“I look forward to seeing the positive outcomes for Kensington that this will bring and that it’s the start of healing and restoring our neighborhood.”
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