Senate Republican Leader Wilk: Newsom’s Soft-on-Crime Policies Jeopardize Public Safety

Jul
21
2021
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Senate Republican Leader Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita) released the following statement in response to Newsom’s efforts to address rising crime and reduce retail theft:
 
“Polling must show voters are concerned about crime because up until today’s announcement, Newsom has been the champion of the 'criminal first agenda’ that put our communities at risk in the first place. Welcome to Newsom’s California where thieves thrive and law-abiding families and businesses are put at risk.” 
 
Among some of Newsom’s soft-on-crime policies jeopardizing public safety:
 
·     Halts death penalty against the will of the voters
·     Gives early release for 76,000 convicted felons
·     Proposes closures of state prisons
·     Supports lowering bail for penalties and heinous crimes