In a show of unity Monday, local police chiefs appeared behind Auglaize County Prosecutor Ed Pierce as he gave a press conference announcing opposition to the only state issue that will appear on the November 6 ballot.
State Issue 1, the neighborhood safety, drug treatment and rehabilitation amendment, is controversial as it sets the penalty for those in possession of 20 grams of illegal substances as a misdemeanor. There would be no incarceration option available to judges until the third offense within 24 months.
“All of these representatives of law enforcement agencies believe as I do, that Issue 1 is dangerous and that a no vote should be cast by the citizens of Auglaize County and the state of Ohio.” Pierce said.
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