HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 2021-23RESOLUTION NO. 2021-23
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND
BAR, CALIFORNIA, AFFIRMING A VOTE OF NO CONFIDENCE IN LOS
ANGELES COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY GEORGE GASCON
WHEREAS, the City of Diamond Bar prioritizes public safety and the protection of
its citizens; and
WHEREAS, Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon implemented a
series of criminal justice reforms via special directive; and
WHEREAS, the directives implemented by Los Angeles County District Attorney
George Gascon include, but are not limited to the elimination of cash bail for misdemeanor
and non-serious/non-violent felony offenses, dismissal of charges for various
misdemeanor offenses, and elimination of many sentencing enhancements; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Diamond Bar believes the directives
implemented by Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon undermine public
safety in the City of Diamond Bar and across the County.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Diamond Bar does hereby
affirm a vote of no confidence in Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 18t" day of May, 2021.
ancy Ly6m, Mayor
ATTEST:
I, Kristina Santana, City Clerk for the City of Diamond Bar, hereby certify that the
foregoing resolution, Resolution No. 2021-23, was duly passed, approved and adopted by
the City Council of the City of Diamond Bar at a regular meeting held on the 18t" day of
May, 2021, by the following vote.
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Chou, Liu, Tye, M/Lyons
Kristina Santana, City Clerk