HomeMy WebLinkAbout94-118RESOLUTION NO. 94-118
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORT TOWNSEND SUPPORTING REFERENDUM 43,
REAUTHORIZATION OF THE OMNIBUS DRUG ACT.
WHEREAS, The Omnibus Drug Act provides critical resources for
addressing the broad range of d~g-related problems that plague our
state, particularly crime, violence and joblessness; and
WHEREAS, The act incorporates a comprehensive, long-term
approach to treat and prevent chemical dependency and supports
programs that incude drug and alcohol treatment, law enforcement,
education, social services and criminal justice assistance; and~
WHEREAS, The act provides cities with direct funds for
initiatives such as DARE and other substance abuse programs; and
WHEREAS, Failure to pass Referendum 43 will mean the loSs of
important services and severely impact our ability to deal with the
issues of drug and alcohol abuse, and related problems, such as
crime, youth violence and family dysfunction; and
WHEREAS, Enhanced penalties in the 1994 Violence Reduction Act
will be null and void without this funding, as specifically stated
in the legislation; and
WHEREAS, New fUnds provided through the Omnibus Drug Act will
expand and suport service restructuring, community networks, and
provide much needed additional funding for community priorities in
combating youth violence;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the City of port Townsend
supports the passage of Referendum 43 and endorses the continuation
of the Omnibus ~Drug Act indefinitely.
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ADOPTED By the City Council~of the Cit~ ~ .Port Townsend, and
signed by the Mayor this ~'~ day of C~cx~%~ , 1994.
M. Clise, Mayor
Attest:
David A. Grove
Clerk/Treasurer
Approved as to form:
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