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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-19-2022_Open Session_General Comment_Clemon, Bill_re 340 w 4th St_RedactedFrom:Bill Clemon To:Public Comments Cc:; Subject:COMMENTS REGARDING HOUSING ISSUE EVICTION OF FAMILIES AMERICAN SPORTS UNIVERISITY Date:Wednesday, October 19, 2022 3:17:53 PM Caution - This email originated from outside the City - Verify that the Email display name and Email address are consistent. - Use caution when opening attachments. To those concerned: I do not believe immediate eviction is ever a solution but creates more of an extended problem. There have been too many short-sighted measures taken in dealing with the houseless, which frankly appears to be more of a punishment for having this condition than for any practical considerations. These families are working families who have no place to go. If the eviction goes through you have children who will have no shelter at all and then are subjected to street conditions which for the most part can have a worse effect , than where they are. Any type of removal measure is not responsibly executed unless done with full consideration of the well being of the human beings inside. Increasing the number of houseless families on the street is never a good thing, there are too many desperate and at times predatorial persons on the streets, who are already in an increased frustrated state. I understand that these families were supposed to receive financial support to help this very difficult transition, and this has been for some reason delayed. Giving these families more time to transition (end of the month at least), will ensure a more orderly and safe transition, as there would be more time to find resources that would help them. I believe all attempts to secure these resources must be undertaken with an actual plan to make this happen or it is an irresponsible act which will lead to negative repercussions to the community. I urge you fervently to reconsider the eviction and come up with a plan that serves the best needs of the community as a whole instead of just serving the needs or wishes of a few. Warmly, Bill ClemonC Program Manager   Reach Out team members are working remotely from home to help reduce the spread of COVID-19.  We will be checking and responding to emails and voicemail messages Monday-Friday, 8am to 4:30pm.  Our phones will also continue to be answered and messages conveyed right away – please call 909.982.8641 should you need assistance. Notice of Confidentiality This electronic message, including attachments, may include information that is confidential  and/or legally privileged.  It is intended only for the use of the individual(s) and entity named as recipients in the message.  Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, or distribution is prohibited.  If you are not the intended recipient or have received this e-mail in error, please contact the sender by replying to the e-mail and delete all copies of the original message.