October 22, 2024
San Bernardino city Mayor Helen Tran attended our monthly Clergy Caucus meeting to hear some concerns that we have regarding proposition 5 and proposition 36. The mayor was asked if she would be in support of Proposition 5 for more housing, more jobs, more high quality infrastructure and a better quality of life by generating revenue to build permanent affordable housing? Mayor Tran absolutely agrees that this is the best way to deal with the affordable housing issue we face today. However, when asked to support No on Proposition 36, Mayor Tran feels that this measure would help in addressing the crime that small business have been dealing with. Mayor Tran does not agree with reducing the funds for mental health services but feels this is a step in the right direction.