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California Governor, Gavin Newsom, Vetoes Bill That Would Have Allowed Supervised Drug Use for Three Cities

Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed legislation Monday that would have allowed people in three of California’s largest cities on a trial basis to use illegal drugs under medical supervision, a divisive and politically risky strategy to address a relentless wave of addiction and overdoses.

In rejecting the measure, Newsom expressed concern about what he called the “unintended consequences” of allowing an unlimited number of supervised consumption sites without additional safeguards. It was a perilous decision for him as he takes steps to raise his national profile, pitting his progressive ideals and allies against opponents and members of his own party who viewed the bill as enabling drug use.

“It is possible that these sites would help improve the safety and health of our urban areas, but if done without a strong plan, they could work against this purpose,” he said. “These unintended consequences in cities like Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Oakland cannot be taken lightly. Worsening drug consumption challenges in these areas is not a risk we can take.”

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