Under the current contract, which expires June 30, the shelter gets paid $800,000 a year to serve as the city and county’s designated open-intake shelter.
Decriminalization is different than legalization, which would remove all penalties. What fines might be in place under the proposal have yet to be worked out.
If you call 911 and ask for directions, you may be getting more than directions -- you may be looking at up to six months in jail, up to a $750 fine, or both.
The increase for council members would only take effect after the next election for their seat. State law prohibits elected officials from receiving a pay raise until they have either been elected or re-elected to office following the raise.
Johnson says 'If you believe this ordinance is covered by other laws on the books and doesn't apply to you, there is someone you know that it does apply to.''