05/25/2026
We love to see our city prioritizing mental health in REAL ways. The passage of Issue 5 will reduce violence and ensure that residents can feel safe when asking for help when witnessing or experiencing a mental health crisis. 👏
“Public safety has never been static. It has always evolved with every generation to meet the realities of its time,” Council President Shannon Hardin said in a statement. “Today, as we confront rising mental health, homelessness, and substance use crises, this charter amendment is the latest chapter on the long arc that bends towards justice and progress.”
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Issue 5 will create a community crisis response that will enhance 911 calls for nonviolent crises.