“A petition to amend the City Charter of San Antonio to adopt a justice policy that will reduce unnecessary arrests and save scarce public resources through a comprehensive set of reforms, including: ending enforcement of low-level marijuana possession; ending enforcement of abortion crimes; banning chokeholds; banning no-knock warrants; and encouraging citations instead of arrests for low-level nonviolent crimes.”
On the Ballot
01.
Decriminalization of marijuana
Eliminate the enforcement of low level marijuana offenses
02.
Ban Chokeholds
Ban chokeholds by SAPD in ANY instance forever
03.
Ban No Knock Warrants
Ban the use of dangerous no knock warrants except in extreme dangerous cases (such as hostage situation or exigent life circumstances)- where extensive procedure is laid out for accountability and transparency
04.
Cite and Release
Make the use of citations and the diversion program for low level misdemeanors permanent
05.
Decriminalization of Abortion
SAPD officers shall not be responsible for enforcing the statewide law
06.
Creation of a Justice Director
Oversee the implementation of this policy and make sure future city policy follows with the purpose of this section to reduce unnecessary arrests, promote police accountability, and save scarce city resources- especially those related to public safety
Why do we need this?
- Makes our city safer: reduces burden on officers, prevents unnecessary arrests for nonviolent low level crimes, reduces re-offender rate, pushes police accountability and transparency, fights mass incarceration and deportation
- Lower city liabilities on police abuse cases - saving valuable tax dollars
- Direct democracy in action - will get people excited to vote
- Will save scarce city resources as we climb closer to our 66% ceiling for public safety spending
- WILL SAVE LIVES
Pledge to vote
Sign the pledge to vote FOR the SA Justice Charter in the May 6th municipal elections.
We will follow up with you during early voting to help create your vote plan and give you information on your closest polling location.
