They agreed with Police Chief Roy Wasden that the initiative would decriminalize illicit drugs in the name of compassionate treatment. Also opposing Proposition 36 are Stanislaus County Sheriff Les Weidman, District Attorney James Brazelton and many other law enforcement officials throughout California. The Political Science Association and the Pi Sigma Alpha Honor Society will host a forum at California State University, Stanislaus, to discuss ballot initiatives. Stanislaus County Superior Court Judge Donald Shaver, who oversees the Drug Court program, will participate in the discussion on Proposition 36. The event is free and open to the public.
Parking is also free.
Refreshments will be served. For more information contact Suann Shumaker in the office of politics and public administration at 667-3520. More candidates take to the Web Candidates continue to respond to the offer of a free Web site at the nonpartisan Smart Voter guide to election information.