County Supervisors place measure on Nov. 5 ballot to tie public assistance to drug tests [View all]

The San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to add a ballot measure requiring county aid recipients to undergo drug screening.

Measure R, also known as “Illegal Substance Dependence Screening and Treatment for Recipients of County Public Assistance,” specifically targets single adults receiving essential living expenses from the county Human Service Agency’s General Assistance program.

District 3 Supervisor Tom Patti brought the ballot proposal to the Board of Supervisors to not only promote their ongoing stance supporting individuals in accessing drug rehabilitation while bringing accountability.

”If we can prompt that person and save lives here in San Joaquin County and use this as a tool to help us in engage that person and get their support to participate, I believe this is worth supporting,” Patti said.


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