COLUMBUS – The Ohio Legislative Black Caucus endorsed a Yes vote on Issue 1 today to put an end to the mass incarceration of people suffering from addiction, an issue that disproportionally affects people of color.
“When we look at the history of incarceration, specifically poor people and people of color, we have not been working collectively and innovatively to try to help them. We have actually monetized people’s pain. Issue 1 will create a pathway for us to stop treating people like commodities and really look into their hearts and see them for who they really are," said Rep. Stephanie Howse, D-Cleveland, President of the OLBC.
"The Yes on Issue 1 campaign thanks the Ohio Legislative Black Caucus for their endorsement on Issue 1. A Yes on Issue 1 will bring more treatment and safer communities to Ohio. We want to provide a route towards treatment and recovery, away from the flawed prison system, for those who are suffering from addiction," said Dennis Willard, spokesperson for the Yes on Issue 1 campaign. For more information, voters can check out their Facebook page.
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Contact Yes on One OH:
Dennis Willard
614-209-8945
545 E Town Street Columbus Oh. 43215
