Columbus Safety Collective

🎉ISSUE 5 SAILING TO VICTORY! The people of Columbus have spoken – we are ready to reimagine public safety and prioritize appropriate care for our neighbors in need. https://www.acluohio.org/press-releases/columbus-voters-overwhelmingly-approve-alternative-crisis-response-program-issue-5-sails-to-victory/

🎉 ISSUE 5 SAILING TO VICTORY! The people of Columbus have spoken - we are ready to reimagine public safety and prioritize appropriate care for our neighbors in need.

"At the end of the day, what it's about is making sure that when folks are in crises, they have the appropriate response when they need it." 🚨

Issue 5 is supported by a BROAD coalition, with support from city government leaders to social workers, from academics to impacted families, from the police union to the ACLU. Vote YES on Issue 5. 📣

In Ohio's capital city, voters consider a crisis response alternative Columbus already puts about $7 million towards emergency response alternatives. Issue 5 in Columbus would create an overarching office and expand those efforts.

Happy Primary Election Day, Columbus! Today is a great day to vote YES on Issue 5. 💜🗳️

Thank you to the Columbus Medical Association for endorsing Issue 5! 👏

"An alternative crisis response model offers a more appropriate and compassionate path forward. It ensures that when someone calls for help, the response matches the need."

Columbus police not the answer to mental crises. Why vote for Issue 5 | Opinion The Columbus Medical Association supports the Community Crisis Response Amendment and urges a "yes" vote for Issue 5 on the May primary election ballot.

Did somebody say postcards?! 📩📫📮

By the end of the week we will have sent 9,500 handwritten Vote YES on Issue 5 postcards to our supporters.