HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-02-2022_Open Session_General Comment_Arias, Beverly_any links sanitizedFrom:Beverly Arias
To:Public Comments
Cc:Maribel Nunez
Subject:Housing solutions Asap!
Date:Wednesday, October 19, 2022 6:26:50 PM
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First Ward: Theodore Sanchez
Second Ward: Sandra Ibarra
Third Ward: Juan Figueroa
Fourth Ward: Fred Shorett
Fifth Ward: Ben Reynoso
Sixth Ward: Kimberly Calvin
Seventh Ward: Damon L. Alexander
Dear Mayor and San Bernardino City Council,
My coworkers work and reside in your City.
I come to you all to ask that you all please take into consideration that removing 70 families is
not a quick fix.
This is a unfortunate example of the fact that Affordable Housing is needed now!
These unsafe conditions that have developed are the result of the
city not providing space for affordable places for the people who
work in the service industries and not top tier professional jobs. The
families who remain do not qualify for existing safety net resources.
They are facing homelessness after a two week hotel voucher
expires.
As these families already paid rent, they should be reimbursed.
The landlord should comply with the law and provide vouchers as
these families transition into more permanent housing.
No elderly or child or Veteran should be homeless.
Collaborating with the housing groups, community groups and all
involved will formulate reasonable solutions
Thank you
Beverly M. Arias
Community Activist