City of Somerville, Massachusetts - File #: 211601

• File #: 211601
• Version: 1
• Type: Order
• Status: Approved
• File created: 4/6/2021
• In control: City Council
• On agenda: 4/8/2021
• Final action: 10/14/2021
• Enactment date: 4/8/2021
• Enactment #: 211601
• Title: That the City Solicitor and the Chief of Police discuss with the Committee on Legislative Matters a formal policy or ordinance to decriminalize or deprioritize arrests for drug possession, and prioritize treatment over incarceration.
• Sponsors: Matthew McLaughlin, Jesse Clingan, Katjana Ballantyne, Lance L. Davis, Jefferson Thomas ("J.T.") Scott, Kristen Strezo, Wilfred N. Mbah

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
10/14/2021	6	City Council	Work completed
10/7/2021	5	Legislative Matters Committee	Work completed
5/6/2021	4	Legislative Matters Committee	Kept in committee
4/15/2021	3	Legislative Matters Committee	Kept in committee
4/8/2021	2	City Council	Approved

  Agenda Text

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That the City Solicitor and the Chief of Police discuss with the Committee on Legislative Matters a formal policy or ordinance to decriminalize or deprioritize arrests for drug possession, and prioritize treatment over incarceration.

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Official Text

  That the City Solicitor and the Chief of Police discuss with the Committee on Legislative Matters a formal policy or ordinance to decriminalize or deprioritize arrests for drug possession, and prioritize treatment over incarceration.