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Accomplishments

SACRAMENTO County DISTRICT ATTORNEY

THIEN HO

has worked tirelessly to ensure justice is served, communities are protected, and every resident has a voice.

Protecting People

  • Combating the Fentanyl Crisis: The fentanyl epidemic has devastated families across our communities. Under Thien’s leadership he has:
  • Launched the "1 Pill Can Kill" Education Program, reaching over 50,000 students, parents, and community members.
  • Created the SacForce Fentanyl Investigative Team to hold traffickers accountable.
  • Led historic prosecutions, charging fentanyl dealers with murder for the first time in Sacramento County history.
  • Cut fentanyl-related deaths in half through targeted enforcement and education
  • Reducing Gun Violence: Committed to keeping our neighborhoods safe.
  • Introduced the Student GIFT Program, educating high school students on the dangers of gun violence.
  • Partnered with "Brother-to-Brother", a nonprofit focused on gun violence prevention for individuals on probation.
  • Cracking Down on Retail Theft: Retail theft has hurt local businesses and communities.
  • Establishing the Organized Retail Theft (ORT) Unit, leading to nearly $1 million in prosecutions.
  • Creating the "Top 10 Offender Program", targeting repeat offenders and reducing crime rates.
  • Leading on Proposition 36: Thien Recognized the need for balanced reforms and took action by:
  • Leading the statewide campaign supporting Proposition 36, which passed with nearly 70% voter approval.
  • Developed best practices for implementing Proposition 36 across California.
  • Emphasized mass treatment over mass incarceration, ensuring a fair and effective approach to public safety.

Connecting Communities

  • Expanding Resources for Victims: Supporting victims and ensuring justice is a top priority. Thien's advocacy:
  • Created GetHelpSac.org, a resource hub for victims of domestic violence, human trafficking, and elder abuse.
  • Established Phyliss’ Garden, a safe space for children and victims of violence to share their stories.
  • Organized the Voices for Victims Summit, amplifying the voices of crime survivors and ensuring their needs are met.
  • Strengthening Community Partnerships
  • Launched the Community Relations Council, bringing together representatives from diverse backgrounds to advise the District Attorney’s Office.
  • Hosted the Public Safety Lunch, supporting local nonprofits dedicated to crime prevention and victim support.

Preserving Promises

  • Addressing the Homeless Crisis: Tackling homelessness with accountability and compassion
  • Filed the first lawsuit in the nation against a city for failing to address the homelessness crisis.
  • Achieved a 41% reduction in unsheltered individuals and a 28.7% decrease in overall homelessness in 2024.
  • Filed an environmental lawsuit to prevent pollution from encampments affecting Sacramento’s rivers and watershed.
  • Implemented the CORE Program, providing drug and mental health treatment for unhoused defendants.

Thien Ho has spent his career standing up for justice, protecting victims, and ensuring our communities are safe. With your support, he will continue to fight for a stronger, safer, and more for Sacramento County.

info@ThienHo.org

Paid for by Thien Ho for District Attorney 2028