"We almost took down the bear, but it looks like we will fall short. Today, as the principal opponents of Proposition 1, we concede that it is almost certain to pass," said Californians Against Proposition 1.
Newsom touted the measure as a way to 'fix our broken mental health system and provide those living on our streets and suffering from substance abuse the care they need.'
He raised over $20 million to promote the measure and rallied the support of many influential groups including the National Alliance on Mental Illness California, California Hospital Association, labor union SEIU California and the California Chamber of Commerce.
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