I do want to say thank you to the law enforcement involved. Several officers on the beat were in contact with me at various times including a specialized officer within her criminal court case, and they didn't have to be. But you can't do it alone and without the right support. Thank you for all that you did.  I know many may be afraid to sign and cannot meet me where I am currently and that is okay - I don't want you to ever know the feelings I have right now.  Consider signing, not based on my emotional plea, but on the facts stated in the petition.  

Consider for my associates in law enforcement, first responders, and the medical field, your burden could be lessened with these changes. Support change in how the community addresses uncontrollable addiction and MH. I feel your burden, I too have lost clients and now a child. I have seen it from both sides. Please sign and share, not for me, for your children and grandchildren. As a provider in the field, I know first-hand these kids are accessing hard core drugs while in high school and even earlier. Give them a fighting chance for change. Honest feedback has been able to inform that anger has kept people from advocating - this isn't about me or you, it's about fighting a lost cause to drugs we can't stop from finding its way into our community and to our children. It's about death.

"Among youth and young adults aged 15 to 24 years, the average annual OD death rate is 12.6 out of every 100,000."  The clock is ticking for some of our youth as you contemplate whether or not to sign.  These kids are dying before their brains are fully developed in decision making skills, and they are stunted emotionally when they begin using.  My daughter didn't know she was using Fentanyl when she first started. Her drugs were being stamped as Perc 30's.  Fighting a chronic pain condition, endometriosis (which is a whole other topic) she resorted to using pain pills for relief.  Fentanyl is being illegally marketed as candy. Do not think for a second that it is not in your community.  It's here, and your children have access to it. 

Drug Overdose Death Statistics [2023]: Opioids, Fentanyl & More (drugabusestatistics.org)