L.A. Area Chamber Applauds Passage of Proposition 1 to Address Mental Health and Addiction Crisis
March 27, 2024 1:00 pm
by L.A. Area Chamber
LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 27, 2024 – The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce applauds passage of Proposition 1 to help address California's mental health and addiction crisis.
“In light of California's acute need for resources to address homelessness in the state, I am honored the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce backed and provided early support for Proposition 1. This initiative permits the state to construct an additional 10,000 treatment beds and to reformulate state funding mechanisms to include behavioral health services in response to the opioid addiction crisis, stated Maria S. Salinas, president and CEO, Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce.
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About Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce
The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce represents the interests of a broad spectrum of organizations across the private, non-profit, academic, and public sectors, including the business community, job creators, and innovators in the Los Angeles region. Our mission is to design and advance opportunities and solutions for a thriving regional economy that is inclusive and globally competitive. As the oldest and largest business association in the region, the Chamber has a long-standing history of convening business leaders, communities, and policy makers to promote a vibrant economy. For more information visit www.lachamber.com