Vista Mayor John Franklin speaks out against San Diego County’s free needle and drug pipe plan. More info:
VISTA – Monday, a press conference was held in front of the Vista Civic Center, where North County representatives expressed their strong opposition to the County of San Diego’s proposed harm reduction program, which includes the distribution of free needle and drug pipe supplies.
During the press conference, Supervisor Jim Desmond voiced concerns about the program, emphasizing the need to prioritize comprehensive solutions rather than enabling drug use. He stated, “Seattle/King County, which has been using harm reduction strategies, has already seen 630 fatal overdoses this year, putting them on pace to exceed last year’s record high of 1,000.
Echoing Supervisor Desmond’s sentiments, Mayor John Franklin highlighted the challenges faced by individuals struggling with substance abuse, particularly those experiencing homelessness. He stated, “We need to invest in long-term solutions that address the root causes of addiction and homelessness. Simply providing free drug paraphernalia will only perpetuate the problem.
Franklin joined KUSI’s Teresa Sardina on Good Evening San Diego to elaborate in his opposition to San Diego County’s controversial “harm reduction” program.
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