We start with the message that homelessness is a sad situation and an issue that faces all cities across the United States. Even the president has said that it is a disgrace.
The city of Los Angeles has over 90 neighborhood councils that are advisory groups that recommend actions to the city council. Everyone of them has a committee trying to devise plans to help the homeless. Beyond those neighborhood councils there are many other groups working to help the homeless.
The public voted for taxes to help build homeless 34 facilities around the city. $230 Million would be raised through the property tax. The mayor has said he wants at least one homeless shelter in every city council district.
A majority of voters may have wanted to provide housing for the homeless but not in the community of Chatsworth. Chatsworth residents and parents of students at Chatsworth Park Elementary school protest the planned homeless housing project near the school on Topanga Blvd near Devonshire Street. Their signs told it all reading “Protect our children.” There is the issue. Fear that homeless people are child molesters.
In my nearby community I have heard the same argument and more. They are all dangerous drug users.
Sure. Help the homeless. Just not in my neighborhood.
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