PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Testimony by Betsy Klompus, Member of the Public, on 441/467 Prospect Avenue (Arrow Linen) Rezoning
4:54:48
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Betsy Klompus expresses strong opposition to the Arrow Linen rezoning proposal, citing lack of commitment from the developers and potential detriment to the neighborhood. She criticizes the lack of community engagement and calls for fully affordable housing instead.
- Expresses disappointment in Council Member Shahana Hanif for being lobbied by developers
- Mentions Arrow Linen's history of not paying taxes for 25 years
- Questions the absence of other committee members during the testimony process
Betsy Klompus
4:54:48
Great.
4:54:49
I just wanna point out that I'm vehemently opposed to this proposal because there is no commitment from Arrow Linen or from their builders who they have not engaged to actually live up to any of the promises that they're making to us.
4:55:08
It is detrimental to the neighborhood, and I hear no commitment.
4:55:14
And I am disappointed that Shahana Hanif is being courted and lobbied by them, and they have not engaged with the community at all.
4:55:24
I have attended the meetings, and I have heard not heard from the Arrow Linen people at all.
4:55:31
They have been not paying taxes for 25 years, and now it is just profit over people.
4:55:38
I would love to see fully affordable housing.
4:55:42
I would love to have had them accept the the Catholic Charities proposal for fully affordable housing.
4:55:50
We would love to see that.
4:55:51
We would love to see housing that is in fitting with the neighborhood.
4:55:56
I also am curious about why this is just left to Shahana sitting there and where the other committee members are.
4:56:04
They should hear all of our testimony in order to make a responsible vote.
4:56:10
I I don't understand that process, and I don't understand why they are not hearing our testimony.
4:56:17
We represent the neighborhood, and they should know what they're voting for.
4:56:22
Thank you.