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Herrera: The Failed Santa Ana Jail, Addiction to Fast Cash and Failed Businesses

by Roberto Herrera Aug 1, 2017Dec 8, 2020 Why you can trust Voice of OC

Roberto Herrera, who works in Santa Ana as the Community Engagement Advocate for Resilience Orange County, argues that Santa Ana City Council members need to get out of the jail business and start investing in other strategies that enhance public safety.

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