DA-elect Nathan Vasquez critical of Multnomah County drug deflection | The Story | June 19, 2024

June 19 on The Story: First thing in September, Oregon's experiment with decriminalization of simple drug possession comes to an end. In its place, counties have the option of forming their own "deflection programs" - essentially a way to help drug users avoid jail time and prosecution and instead get connected to services and treatment. But according to Nathan Vasquez, the next Multnomah County district attorney, he's been kept out of the loop on the county's process. And as the first few details about the county's plan come out, he's anxious that it won't include any more accountability than Measure 110 did, letting drug users skate without making any effort to seek treatment as long as they check in at a county drop-off center.
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I can’t wait until chair Vega Pederson is gone.

[@joshbarker4953]

Because all he wants to do is move back to classic drug war policy that did nothing but make the problem worse

[@jamesklaatu9359]

Put down the koolaid dude.

[@joshbarker4953]

@@jamesklaatu9359 you’re comment doesn’t even make sense 🤦‍♂️

[@jamesklaatu9359]

There in lies your problem.​@@joshbarker4953

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