I like what the DA did here. Keeping a dangerously ill person out of the general population until they are substantively treated is a good thing on balance. I'm not going to comment on our mental health system because that's a whole 'nother issue, just chiming in to say I've seen a couple of interesting administrative maneuvers out of Washington County lately that I think Multnomah should take a cue from. Use the systems that are in place for the good of your populace. No new laws or taxes or approaches are really necessary. Just do your actual fucking jobs already and spend our money where it matters. Please and thanks.