HomeMy WebLinkAbout22187 - RESOLUTIONS - 3/12/2008 RESOLUTION NO. 22187
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, IN OPPOSITION TO THE
PROPOSAL FOR THE EARLY RELEASE OF INMATES
FROM THE STATE"S PRISONS.
WHEREAS, the California prison system is the second-biggest in the United States,
after the Federal prison system; and
WHEREAS, California has approximately 172,000 inmates incarcerated in 33
institutions; and
WHEREAS, in an effort to save millions of dollars, Gov. Schwarzenegger is considering
the early release of approximately 22,000 low risk inmates, those considered
nonviolent, not sex offenders that had less that two-years left on their sentences; and
WHEREAS, if such a plan were put into action, it would constitute one of the biggest
early releases of prisoners in U.S. history; and
WHEREAS, an early release program may put thousands of criminals back on the
street without any assurances that they are able to successfully rebuild their lives or that
the community would be safe from increased crime; and
WHEREAS, an early release program may immediately decrease the prison population,
but may jeopardize public safety and provide for serious and repeat criminals to be
turned loose in our "backyards;" and
WHEREAS, if counties and cities have to commit additional resources and spend more
money patrolling the streets, the State will not save any money by releasing inmates
early.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS DOES
HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The Palm Springs City Council expresses its opposition to the early
release of approximately 22,000 inmates prior to the expiration of their sentences.
ADOPTED THIS 12T" DAY OF MARC
David H. Re�ity Manager
ATT ST;
mes Thompson, City Clerk
Resolution No. 22187
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CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss.
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS )
I, JAMES THOMPSON, City Clerk of the City of Palm Springs, hereby certify that
Resolution No. 22187 is a full, true and correct copy, and was duly adopted at an
adjourned meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs on the 12th day of
March, 2008, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember Hutcheson, Councilmember Mills, Councilmember
Weigel, Mayor Pro Tern Foat, and Mayor Pougnet.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
J mes Thompson, City Clerk
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ity of Palm Springs, California