John Cevette wrote:
".......should Plymouth have the right to do what it wants with property it
bought with taxpayer dollars, and for which it collects for itself a
$500,000 developer's fee, paid by taxpayers?"
Comment from Vicky Heller......
This is another example of using "social justice" to get taxpayer money for
selfish gains. It's been done time and time again using affordable housing
as the "given" reason.
A project similar to Lydia House has been proposed in Seven Corners - where
the proponents of the shelter intend to keep 90% of the money for
themselves.
If we really want to help those who are suffering, let's be sure that the
money gets to THEM. Why don't we have a public facility to house and care
for the homeless, mentally ill, chronically drunk. This would be a good and
just use of public money. I believe that social services are the
responsibility of Hennepin County, not the City of Minneapolis.
We can serve the needy without enriching private operators -- and without
destroying our neighborhoods and small businesses in the process.
Always ask the three most important questions:
How much will it cost?
Who forks over the money?
Who pockets the money?
Vicky Heller
Taxed out of Minneapolis
Now living in St. Paul
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