This resolution urges Governor Gavin Newsom to use his authority to reduce the death sentences of all individuals currently on death row in California. It has been passed by the city legislature.
Resolution urging Governor Gavin Newsom to use his executive powers to commute the death sentences for all individuals currently sentenced to death in California.
How it got here
The resolution urging Governor Gavin Newsom to commute all death sentences in California originated from concerns about the state's death penalty system and was introduced by Supervisor Fielder.
The Task Force recommended abolishing the death penalty as a step to address the legacy of slavery in California.
San Francisco voters have twice voted to repeal the death penalty in 2012 and 2016, reflecting the city's stance against capital punishment.
Supervisor Fielder introduced the resolution urging Governor Newsom to commute all death sentences, highlighting issues such as racial discrimination and the high costs of the death penalty.
The Board of Supervisors adopted the resolution, with a vote of 10-1, urging the Governor to take action on death sentences.
The Mayor returned the resolution unsigned, but it became effective without his approval due to the time limit set by the charter.
The Clerk of the Board transmitted a copy of the adopted resolution to Governor Newsom.
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