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To: Sen. Steve Bradford, Mayor Garcetti, Councilman Joe Buscaino, elected officials
Petition to Oppose Transitional Housing for Convicted Criminals
We, the undersigned, are concerned citizens who urge our leaders to act now to:
Keep the property located at 1306 W M Street, Wilmington CA 90744, a single-family residence, from being used as “Transitional Housing” for Convicted Criminals.
Keep the property located at 1306 W M Street, Wilmington CA 90744, a single-family residence, from being used as “Transitional Housing” for Convicted Criminals.
Why is this important?
R1 zoning is for single-family residences. It was never intended to house 20 plus inmates next to families with children or near seniors and pre-schools. In a community that is already overburdened with homeless shelters, permanent supportive housing, gang violence, and several other transitional housing during a time of a pandemic and civil unrest our elected leaders should have considered those who live in the area and notified the community as they are obligated to do so and obtain feedback. Although, transitional housing may have some benefits the disadvantages are greater. Homeowners have spent their life savings to buy their homes. Children and preschoolers should live in a safe environment and as our recent pandemic has proven. Density housing is a failure and should never be rushed into. A single home with over 20 people who are violent offenders should have never been rushed into.