"If Measure Z and Q had not passed, the public would be looking at a tsunami of desperation"

The above quote by Supervisor Rex Bohn regarding the effects of Prop 47. He correctly observed that many people are petitioning for their charges to be reduced to misdemeanors. Supervisor Bohn said there is 35% reduction in jail, 120 people out on street.

Supervisor Virginia Bass agreed with Supervisor Bohn about the increase in crimes that nowqualify as misdemeanors under Prop 47 such as car burglaries. She also pointed out that this is statweide, not just Humboldt County. Supervisor Bass mentioned the title of Prop 47 probably misled the voters. Supervisor Estelle Fenell called it "unintended legislative consequences."

This conversation about public safety, jobs took place during 2015 State and Federal Legislative platforms.