I support Mr. Altman.
We live in the 1100 block of 5th and everything he says is exactly the case. Multiple tents were blocking the sidewalk completely. Not unusual for the area. It is essentially a homeless encampment. I think I understand why it is there, but it continues and we no longer walk on that street. Lots of trash and a moving encampment, I called and got a response, but it was basically that we are aware of the issue.
We have lived there 4 years and the concentration of homeless services is a concern. Lots of mental health issues. I doubt the issue would be tolerated in other parts of the city.
I am glad the Salvation Army provides services but the encampments, serious trash problems and related issues need some higher focus.
When the Sidewalk office was up the street there was a similar ongoing concern.
Our neighborhood has a singular concentration of homeless services and the result is evident.
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