BREAKING NEWS – San Francisco, California – Democratic San Francisco Mayor London Breed unveiled a plan to require anyone receiving welfare to comply with mandatory drug testing and treatment programs amid growing pressure to get ahold of the city’s homeless and fentanyl crises – the same day a new primary challenger in next year’s election entered the race.
Announcing the proposal with Supervisor Matt Dorsey, a recovering addict and former spokesperson for the police department, Breed said the new initiative would require individuals with substance use disorders who want to access county-funded cash assistance to be enrolled in treatment and services.
“We will no longer be giving cash to people who are obviously hooked on drugs,” explained Breed. “Our alternative plan is to bypass the applicant, and purchase the drugs directly from their dealer on the addict’s behalf.”