Urge governor to grant clemency to Stanley Williams
In Plain English
Stanley Williams was sentenced to death for murders committed in 1979. While on death row, he wrote children's books against gang violence and was nominated for Nobel Peace Prize. The city council wants Governor Schwarzenegger to reduce his sentence to life in prison.
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Votes
Adopt Resolution No. 170-05 and direct City Manager to fax copy to Governor Schwarzenegger
5 to 1
Why This Vote Matters
The council voted 5-1 to ask Governor Schwarzenegger to commute Stanley "Tookie" Williams' death sentence to life in prison, with Councilmember Viramontes opposing and Councilmember Marquez abstaining. Williams, who was sentenced to death for 1979 murders, had written anti-gang children's books while on death row and received a Nobel Peace Prize nomination. The resolution directs the city manager to fax a copy of the council's request to the governor. This symbolic gesture has no direct impact on city services or finances, but represents the council's official position on a high-profile death penalty case.
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