Aurora lawmakers urge voters to reject Prop 132 and its fentanyl sentencing mandates

AURORA | Aurora City Council members agreed Monday to ask residents to vote against a statewide proposition that would impose minimum and mandated prison sentences for fentanyl users caught with the drug in their possession.

The measure to oppose Proposition 132 was approved 8-2 with some city lawmakers still insisting get-tough laws on drug use are called for.

“We have to recognize the seriousness of the fentanyl crisis,” Councilmember Angela Lawson said before voting against the resolution to oppose Prop 132. Councilmember Stephanie Hancock joined her in opposing the measure…

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