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From: Leslie Brown <mtles44@gmail.com> <br />Sent: Wednesday, December 13, 2023 1:02 PM <br />To: DL‐Council <br />Subject: [EXTERNAL] Request for <br /> <br />CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize <br />the sender and know the content is safe. <br /> <br />Dear Everett Council members: <br /> <br />I am writing to request that you provide copies of this article to each and every council member in conjunction with the <br />upcoming discussion of the proposed enhanced sentencing ordinance . <br /> <br />The data and evidence for over 20 years clearly shows that incarceration and forced programming does not work and it is cost <br />prohibitive. <br /> <br />This approach is rooted in a punitive, criminal justice oriented approach, rather than an empathetic, compassionate public <br />health approach and centering treatment, counseling, therapy, medicine, and supportive services, with easily available access <br />and reduce cost or free. <br /> <br />I further request this article be included in the record. (See below.) <br /> <br />Very truly yours, <br /> <br />Leslie Brown, advocate <br />530‐386‐7032 <br /> <br />Opinion | 48 Million Americans Live With <br />Addiction. Here’s How to Get Them Help That <br />Works. (Gift Article) <br />nytimes.com <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />From Leslie's I‐Phone