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Subject:SB Council Meeting 02-01-2023 Public Comment
Date:Wednesday, February 1, 2023 11:50:13 AM
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Good morning,
Below is my public comment for the February 1, 2023 council meeting.
Thank you for your time and have a great day.
Thank you,
Thomas Leo
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Good evening Mayor and honorable council members. Thank you for the opportunity to
speak. My name is Thomas Leo. C.O.P.E., Congregations Organized for Prophetic
Engagement, has brought the Homelessness state of emergency to my attention
and the need for action. Also my family and I are at risk.
I would like to thank you all for your expedient actions to provide funding for temporary
housing and Housing Initiative and Navigation Center in regards to the Homeless state of
emergency that our city and residents face. I feel your actions will help restore faith in the
city's leadership, add new energy and enthusiasm from other potential partners & partnerships,
and increase pride in our city.
To make your actions meet the intended purpose I ask that restrictions and barriers to those
who will seek support be at the bare minimum. Everyone deserves dignity and respect
especially when they are at their lowest point.
This first step is a big one but many more are required for this journey and this is a shared
journey with the community. We are here with you for this journey and make sure that you
stay focussed on this task. As you move forward, so does the city as a whole, and the residents
who strive for San Bernardino's resurgence.
Thank you again for your time and service to our community.
Regards,
Thomas Leo