REMARKS
Council member addresses concerns about community character and housing
6:00:32
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53 sec
Council Member Riley responds to previous testimony about community character and potential negative impacts of the housing proposal. He emphasizes that the goal is to provide housing for those in need, not to bring in 'undesirables' or criminals.
- Denounces the notion that the proposal will bring in undesirable elements to communities
- Clarifies that the proposal aims to address housing issues for all people in need
- Acknowledges that while the proposal may not be a complete solution, it's an attempt to address housing problems
Kevin C. Riley
6:00:32
I don't believe you you you meant that, Mister Jack, but I just wanna make context.
6:00:37
We are trying our best to hear different feedback from the community and to keep community character in place.
6:00:44
But I I just want to denounce the notion that this proposal is gonna bring in undesirables I think there's a lot of people out there that needs housing no matter their situation, and we're trying to make sure that they have some form of housing.
6:01:01
So I don't wanna say that this proposal is gonna bring in criminals and and drug addicts.
6:01:06
I think that's unfair to say.
6:01:08
I think this proposal is trying to address a housing issue.
6:01:12
Is it the the complete way to address it?
6:01:15
No.
6:01:15
It's not.
6:01:15
We we totally understand that.
6:01:16
That's why we're trying to foot feedback, but just wanna make that notion that people that are coming in our communities aren't undesirable.
6:01:23
There are people that need housing and help.
