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Susan Ellenberg

Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors - District 4

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Housing Identify private and public partners to complete the construction of nine remaining Measure A-funded projects. Healthcare Expand mental health resources for youth, especially in schools. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Expand diversion programs to keep people out of jail and on a path to stability. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Strengthen violence prevention efforts, investing in holistic, community-based safety initiatives. Housing Advocate for local, state and federal investments in deeply affordable and supportive housing solutions. Housing Strengthen homelessness prevention programs to prevent unstably housed individuals and families from becoming homeless. Healthcare Expand mental health resources for youth, especially in schools. Housing Identify private and public partners to complete the construction of nine remaining Measure A-funded projects. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Lead the design of a new County jail to replace the substandard facilities currently in use to create an environment of rehabilitation, low recidivism and safer communities. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Strengthen violence prevention efforts, investing in holistic, community-based safety initiatives. Healthcare Eliminate waitlists for mental health and substance use disorder care and ensure same-day access to services. Housing Strengthen homelessness prevention programs to prevent unstably housed individuals and families from becoming homeless. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Expand diversion programs to keep people out of jail and on a path to stability. Housing Advocate for local, state and federal investments in deeply affordable and supportive housing solutions. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Ensure rehabilitation and reentry programs help people build a better future. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Ensure rehabilitation and reentry programs help people build a better future. Healthcare Eliminate waitlists for mental health and substance use disorder care and ensure same-day access to services. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Lead the design of a new County jail to replace the substandard facilities currently in use to create an environment of rehabilitation, low recidivism and safer communities. Healthcare Invest in community-based treatment so people access care where they are. Healthcare Invest in community-based treatment so people access care where they are.

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