I understand that the City is currently going through tough financial times. However, I would be interested in views on the following.
As a neighborhood, we've been successful in "cleaning-up" the activity at the corner of 26th & Knox Av N. However, the activity was only displaced one block, to the corner of 26th & James (actually closer to my home).
On Sunday, my household (among others) made 911 calls related to drug dealing, gambling AND public urination/exposure on this street corner.
As I write this, there is a group of 10-15 young men in LAWN CHAIRS gambling and dealing on the corner. There have been numerous calls placed to 911 in the last 1-1/2 hours regarding this activity, yet we are all told that a "squad is not available at this time".
Last time I checked, between my property taxes and the income I've generated for the city through permit fees, etc.., I believe I've paid for a fult-time police officer myself. I'm not asking for anything special. Just a resonable response to what I think is a reasonable request. Yet, when I call the desk at the 4th precinct, the usual response is either "if you want better service, talk to the Mayor's office about the recent budget cuts", or "you should really call the City Attorney and get some of these guys locked-up so we don't have to arrest them again". I really truly wish that someone could point-out where I'm being unreasonable in my expectations.
What was the name of that movie Michal Douglas did not too long ago about the lower middle-class white guy in the inner city that goes ballistic - Falling Down?
Thoughts/empathy appreciated
Dennis Plante
Jordan
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