Streicher endorses Issue 27?

UPDATE:

Jane Prendergast reports:


Chief Tom Streicher said he has always been supportive of the plan, but had tried to stay out of the politics of it to avoid any conflict with council members' opinions of it. But when he heard Leis on the radio Monday with Bill Cunningham, he decided to call in an add his thoughts.

"I've always said there is a need for additional jail space," he said, "and a comprehensive plan to address people who are involved in criminal activity in the county."

His view is different from that of the Fraternal Order of Police, which urged people to vote against the tax. The chief said the union is entitled to its opinion, but "I think that this is something that speaks about the greater good."



The campaign for Issue 27 (the sales tax increase to build a new jail and fund public safety programs) says Cincinnati Police Chief Tom Streicher voiced his support on the radio Monday. Here's the press release:

Cincinnati Chief Streicher Endorses Issue 27


This afternoon, Cincinnati Police Chief Tom Streicher called into WLW's
Bill Cunningham show to announce his support for Issue 27. He called
during an interview with Sheriff Simon Leis.


Streicher said safety affects everyone in the city and county, and
agreed with Sheriff Leis that the plan was desperately needed to address
the early release of criminals that have occurred for years due to jail
overcrowding. Streicher, pointing out that a sales tax means that much
of the cost of Issue 27 will paid by those who live outside Hamilton
County, called Issue 27 a "no lose proposition."


Streicher joins a broad coalition of organizations and leaders who have
endorsed Issue 27, including the Hamilton County Police Chiefs
Association. To view the full list visit www.safercommunity.org.