In Orange County, “local control” is code for inaction on syringe exchange

We are heartened that Senator Moorlach and supporters of SB 689 recognize the overwhelming evidence on the efficacy of syringe exchange programs: they decrease the spread of infectious disease; do not increase drug use or local crime; and often act as an entry point for people who use injection drugs to access healthcare, drug treatment, and resources for their recovery.
However, when Moorlach proposes increased “local control” over syringe exchanges, he is not stepping forward to be