tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8786764158320829279.post2891391455509995260..comments2024-03-26T12:44:30.308-07:00Comments on Blue Heron Blast: Set up on Easy StreetBlue Heronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13516946085702606491noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8786764158320829279.post-81775209868983321712020-03-03T13:46:44.845-08:002020-03-03T13:46:44.845-08:00Excellent diatribe on what most if not all of us a...Excellent diatribe on what most if not all of us are feeling about the homelessness situation here in Fallbrook. We may need a reincarnation of Rusty Fossatti. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8786764158320829279.post-28644811814627230552020-03-03T13:46:06.693-08:002020-03-03T13:46:06.693-08:00wow Robert I agree about the homeless situation. T...wow Robert I agree about the homeless situation. They need to bus them back to the cities where there are far more people who can help these folks. Fallbrook having a small downtown area is the wrong place for homelessness. Did they make the old hospital a mental health facility do you know? I am bummed about it too. Our once beautiful little town has become skid row/mexico...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8786764158320829279.post-75201724376040270802020-03-03T13:45:02.735-08:002020-03-03T13:45:02.735-08:00Robert,
Read your article.
I think your frustratio...Robert,<br />Read your article.<br />I think your frustrations are shared.<br /><br />Many of us have put a lot of time into improving thai community only to see be set back by the homeless.<br />Heyneman Park had to spend close to $40,000 for fencing so that it could control the homeless population.<br />The Pico Promenade is one of the prettiest walkways in North County but has been taken over. We are trying to take it back through private property rights angles but that going is slow and the county has been hesitant to commit on giving us clarifications.<br />Many business owners have had to install additional lighting, fencing and remove out door outlets, all expenses that no one really needs.<br />And yet, people who seemingly don't have jobs yet are able to own cell phones, purchase liquor at expensive liquor stores, and buy fast food.<br />The source of these funds are the real problem. It takes away any incentive to work or be productive. <br /><br />The end result is that no one should receive money without earning it. If they can't find a job, then they should be given the option of a state run work camp where they receive three meals and a bed in exchange for labor. If they refuse that, then vagrancy laws should be enacted and they should be dealt with via legal means. <br /><br />So, all in all, I think your sentiments were not harsh, they were accurate.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8786764158320829279.post-69017307247791425282020-03-03T09:45:51.748-08:002020-03-03T09:45:51.748-08:00"What we have found in this country, and mayb..."What we have found in this country, and maybe we're more aware of it now, is one problem that we've had, even in the best of times, and that is the people who are sleeping on the grates, the homeless, you might say, by choice." Ronald Reagan<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8786764158320829279.post-29562902851758043002020-03-03T08:57:38.715-08:002020-03-03T08:57:38.715-08:00Dear Supervisor Desmond,
I am not sure that I fol...Dear Supervisor Desmond,<br /><br />I am not sure that I follow your reasoning. Rather than being an enhancement in any way, my fear and prediction is that the selection of Fallbrook as a site for a homeless shelter will instead be a magnet for more homeless people from North County (and Temecula) to come to our community to live. You are throwing out the welcome mat. As the sole location north of Escondido, Fallbrook will be a dumping ground. As a business and commercial property owner in Fallbrook I note that you do not address in any way the harassment and vandalism that we business owners and residents face and that I discuss in my letter. <br /><br />I think that you are going to make it worse.<br /><br />Thank you for your quick response in any case,<br /><br />Robert SommersBlue Heronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13516946085702606491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8786764158320829279.post-52920578073518305852020-03-03T08:56:59.392-08:002020-03-03T08:56:59.392-08:00Dear Robert,
Thank you for your email. Recentl...Dear Robert,<br /><br /> <br /><br />Thank you for your email. Recently, the Board of Supervisors put forth a very aggressive Homeless Strategy for the unincorporated areas of San Diego County. The immediate concerns address the areas in East County such as Spring Valley and Lakeside where the population of homeless camping exceeds several hundred. The East County will be treated much differently than the North County. <br /><br /> <br /><br />The North County areas will have increased Sheriff’s Homeless Outreach visits with contracted providers to assist in triaging those in need into appropriate services. Additionally, I have requested a list of available properties in the unincorporated areas of North County and available County properties in North County cities that could be used for permanent housing. Once this list has been vetted by our Housing and Community Development team, I will provide the available locations to municipalities and community planning groups to review for input. <br /><br /> <br /><br />I feel very strongly we have an opportunity to create housing for those that are seeking assistance and do this in a way that will enhance communities.<br /><br /> <br /><br />Sincerely,<br /><br /> <br /><br />JIM DESMOND, Vice-Chairman<br /><br />Fifth District Supervisor<br /><br />County of San DiegoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8786764158320829279.post-88419770071949517842020-03-02T22:52:23.832-08:002020-03-02T22:52:23.832-08:00I suggest that you share your concerns with Desmon...I suggest that you share your concerns with Desmond. You, as local,business owners, should be listened to! You can express your self very eloquently and will, hopefully, gain his attention.Sanoguyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15911933705954807512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8786764158320829279.post-14352102876425812152020-03-02T17:37:34.010-08:002020-03-02T17:37:34.010-08:00Whatever the underlying causes might be I suspect ...Whatever the underlying causes might be I suspect that the homeless increase in Fallbrook is probably proportionate to the overall homelessness growth in CA lately. There seem to be legions of homeless in the CA cities. As far as shelter beds go. I don't know if seven spots is proportionate or not. Things like where to put a homeless shelter become massive, radioactive, red hot, smelly political footballs instantly.Jon Harwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07167557407360477540noreply@blogger.com