This has been needed for so long. While waiting for the new facility to come to reality, let’s start providing and refining the new mental, general health, recovery, and re-entry programs in the current jail. Time now to see what may work and what needs fine tuning. Also should tie in to the courts with the alternative sentencing options.

This not a done deal! If you agree that prioritizing mental health, reentry and rehabilitation instead of adding a new jail is the right move, let your Santa Clara County Supervisor know. If you live in Mountain View (District 5) your Supervisor is Joe Simitian: supervisor.simitian@bos.sccgov.org​