A five-point plan to improve public safety and cleanliness in downtown San Diego was proposed by a group of residents and business owners.
The plan, which further criminalizes homelessness and might run into problems with civil rights and legal organizations, does not have a concrete plan for how to fund the dramatic changes it intends"The success of downtown is imperative not only for the people who live, work and visit here every day, but for the continued progress and success of our entire city," Gloria said.
Rapid Response on Crime, Drugs & Psychiatric Distress, which includes addressing"frequent flyers," or the people who use 911 services the most, funding for the San Diego Police Department's Fentanyl Task Force, expanding the county's Psychiatric Emergency Response Team to have a dedicated unit downtown and providing post-jail support
Backing and Enacting New California Laws, including stronger sentences for drug and theft crimes, harsher punishments for"smash-and-grab" crimes and cleaning up state-owned land "We believe that the public resources, attention and investments made in downtown should reflect the importance that this community plays citywide and throughout our entire region," said Betsy Brennan, president and CEO of the Downtown San Diego Partnership."Immediate action on this plan is absolutely essential to make sure downtown remains the thriving, welcoming community that our city expects and deserves.
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