San Joaquin supes place measure on Nov. 5 ballot to tie public assistance to drug tests

by Victoria Franco, Bay City News August 5, 2024August 5, 2024

A sign directs voters to a polling station at The Bridge Church in Stockton on Election Day, Nov. 8, 2022. (Harika Maddala/ Bay City News / Catchlight Local)

San Joaquin County voters in November will decide if residents receiving county public assistance will have to be screened and drug tested in order to determine whether they can continue getting the aid.

During a special meeting held Thursday by the county Board of Supervisors, Supervisor Tom Patti proposed placing a measure on the Nov. 5 ballot that would require anyone suspected of illegal drug use to complete treatment or risk their benefits being taken away.

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Victoria Franco, Bay City News

Victoria Franco is a Stockton-based reporter covering the diverse news around the Central Valley as part of the Report for America program. As a Stockton native, Franco is proud to cover stories within her community and report a variety of coverage. She is a San Jose State University alumna with a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism. In her collegiate years she was Managing Editor for the Spartan Daily. From her time at the Spartan Daily she helped lead her staff to California College Media Awards and a General Excellence first place. Victoria encourages readers to email her story tips and ideas at victoria.franco@baycitynews.com.

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