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FRESNO CITY COUNCIL
Public Comment Packet
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Unscheduled Communication
Contents of Supplement: Public comment emails
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Bernard Canez
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m behalf of Quentin Pryce
Sunday, June 18, 2023 8:09 AM
Clerk
Stand with Fresnans and pass rent control!
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Dear Fresno City Council Members,
I'm writing to urge you and your Council colleagues to enact rent control to protect renters in our city. Renters make up more than half of all households here, and we desperately need your support.
I've been a resident of Fresno for 26 years and live in your district. My personal experiences as a renter in this city, navigating the increasing cost of housing and everything else, have been a real struggle for me and my loved ones. 1 in 3 of all renters in Fresno spend more than half of their income on rent.
This is unacceptable. There is no end in sight, with inflation continuing to rise and our rents continuing to increase. Our community is experiencing a housing crisis. We need you, our elected leaders, to prioritize us working families over profits for large, out-of-town landlords and corporate housing developers.
Pass rent control and tenant protections this budget season. It's a huge opportunity to invest resources into everyday Fresnans and protect thousands of families from eviction and homelessness. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Quentin Pryce
1 Todd Stermer
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Thursday, June 15, 2023 9:51 AM
Todd Stermer
Stand with Fresnans and pass rent control!
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Dear City Clerk Todd Stermer,
on behalf of Mirna Enriquez
I'm writing to urge you and your Council colleagues to enact rent control to protect renters in our city. Renters make up more than half of all households here, and we desperately need your support.
I'm a resident of Fresno and live in your district. My personal experiences as a renter in this city, navigating the increasing cost of housing and everything else, have been a real struggle for me and my loved ones. 1 in 3 of all renters in Fresno spend more than half of their income on rent.
This is unacceptable. There is no end in sight, with inflation continuing to rise and our rents continuing to increase. Our community is experiencing a housing crisis. We need you, our elected leaders, to prioritize us working families over profits for large, out-of-town landlords and corporate housing developers.
Pass rent control and tenant protections this budget season. It's a huge opportunity to invest resources into everyday Fresnans and protect thousands of families from eviction and homelessness. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Mirna Enriauez
1 Bernard Canez
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Tuesday, June 13, 2023 7:17 PM
Clerk
11 on behalf of Victoria Garcia
Subject: Stand with Fresnans and pass rent control!
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Dear Fresno City Council Members,
I'm writing to urge you and your Council colleagues to enact rent control to protect renters in our city. Renters make up more than half of all households here, and we desperately need your support .
I'm a resident of Fresno and live in your district. My personal experiences as a renter in this city, navigating the increasing cost of housing and everything else, have been a real struggle for me and my loved ones. 1 in 3 of all renters in Fresno spend more than half of their income on rent.
This is unacceptable. There is no end in sight, with inflation continuing to rise and our rents continuing to increase. Our community is experiencing a housing crisis. We need you, our elected leaders, to prioritize us working families over profits for large, out-of -town landlords and corporate housing developers.
Pass rent control and tenant protections this budget season. It's a huge opportunity to invest resources into everyday Fresnans and protect thousands of families from eviction and homelessness. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Victoria Garcia
1 Bernard Canez
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Friday, June 16, 2023 2:21 PM
Bernard Canez
Cc: Clerk
Subject: FW: Public Comment for tiny houses location
From: Jennifer E. Davis <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 12:32 PM
To: Clerk <[email protected]>
Subject: FW: Public Comment for tiny houses location
Good Afternoon,
Please see the public comment below from Michaela Bennett.
Thank you.
Jennifer Davis I Senior Management Analyst
Housing Finance Division I Planning & Development
2600 Fresno Street I Fresno CA 93721
559.621.8010
[email protected]
Resources: Housing & Community Development
From: HCDD <HCDD@fres no.gov>
Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 11:07 AM
To: Jennifer E. Davis <Jennifer [email protected] >
Subject: FW: Public Comment for tiny houses location
From: Michaela Bennett
Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 11:05 AM
To: HCDD <[email protected] ov>
Subject: Public Comment for tiny houses location
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1 Hi,
I'm a former SF Bay Area paralegal, on yr 5+ in my car in Fresno, CA, due to problems from life-long epilepsy (a brain problem which causes too much electricity in the brain, and seizures).
I don't smoke, drink, use drugs, or have a criminal history.
In fact, 74% of people who are unsheltered are NOT substance abusers, contrary to stigmas.
It takes a whopping 3-20 yrs to be approved for Social Security disability. People are normally rejected on the first try. We have government policies designed to destabilize our people and our communities.
I'd like Fresno to purchase the church property for sale on Bullard near First St. This already has many rooms that would make it ideal for a tiny house community. I'd like it to help stabilize our elders, disabled, and families.
It is near grocery stores, pharmacies, a public library, dr's offices, and St. Agnes Hospital. It is near schools for youth of various ages.
The government has not stabilized me. In fact, they've now spent more than $4+ million dollars on my hospitalizations, due to acute illnesses caused by being in my car, exposure to extreme temps, lack of food, lack of potable water, etc.
The government saved nothing.
Poverello and the Fresno Rescue Mission are dangerous places. Sane people never stay there, and advise others to avoid them. Our medications have been stolen there, and we've been threatened with murder. Some people have been victims or attempted victims of sexual assault, including highly educated homeless veterans.
It all needs to change.
I can meet with you in person, if you wish, to educate you about the issues.
I hope Fresno can copy the Mid Peninsula Housing Foundation's excellent buildings to stabilize folks. Santa Clara County and the other areas. Top quality buildings that solve the public health crisis of homelessness.
Thank you.
Regards,
Ms. Michaela Bennett, ex-paralegal, 61, homeless due to problems from life-long epilepsy, yr 5 in my car, no drugs/drink/crimes, changed CA law for high-risk crime 2 victims (Safe at Home, testified Sacto at legislature more than 20 yrs ago, program admin CA Sec of State)
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Wednesday, June 21, 2023 6:21 AM
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1 on behalf of Vanessa Creutz
Subject: Stand with Fresnans and pass rent control!
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Dear Fresno City Council Members,
I'm writing to urge you and your Council colleagues to enact rent control to protect renters in our city. Renters make up more than half of all households here, and we desperately need your support.
I'm a resident of Fresno and live in your district. My personal experiences as a renter in this city, navigating the increasing cost of housing and everything else, have been a real struggle for me and my loved ones. 1 in 3 of all renters in Fresno spend more than half of their income on rent.
This is unacceptable. There is no end in sight, with inflation continuing to rise and our rents continuing to increase. Our community is experiencing a housing crisis. We need you, our elected leaders, to prioritize us working families over profits for large, out-of-town landlords and corporate housing developers.
Pass rent control and tenant protections this budget season. It's a huge opportunity to invest resources into everyday Fresnans and protect thousands of families from eviction and homelessness. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Vanessa Creutz
1 Bernard Canez
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Wednesday, June 21, 2023 9:37 AM
Bernard Canez
Cc: Clerk
Subject: FW: Stand with Fresnans and pass rent control! Follow Up Flag:
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Sent: Tuesday, June 20, 2023 5:45 PM
To: Clerk <[email protected]>
Subject: Stand with Fresnans and pass rent control!
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Dear Fresno City Council Members,
I'm writing to urge you and your Council colleagues to enact rent control to protect renters in our city. Renters make up more than half of all households here, and we desperately need your support.
I'm a resident of Fresno and live in your district. My personal experiences as a renter in this city, navigating the increasing cost of housing and everything else, have been a real struggle for me and my loved ones. 1 in 3 of all renters in Fresno spend more than half of their income on rent.
This is unacceptable. There is no end in sight, with inflation continuing to rise and our rents continuing to increase. Our community is experiencing a housing crisis. We need you, our elected leaders, to prioritize us working families over profits for large, out-of-town landlords and corporate housing developers.
Pass rent control and tenant protections this budget season. It's a huge opportunity to invest resources into everyday Fresnans and protect thousands of families from eviction and homelessness. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Maria Beltran
1 Bernard Canez
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Wednesday, June 21, 2023 9:38 AM
Bernard Canez
Cc: Clerk
Subject: FW: Stand with Fresnans and pass rent control! Follow Up Flag:
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Sent: Tuesday, June 20, 2023 5:53 PM
To: Clerk <[email protected]>
Subject: Stand with Fresnans and pass rent control!
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Dear Fresno City Council Members,
I'm writing to urge you and your Council colleagues to enact rent control to protect renters in our city. Renters make up more than half of all households here, and we desperately need your support .
Power CA Action staff member filled out on behalf of Raymond Garcia. I'm a resident of Fresno and live in your district.
My personal experiences as a renter in this city, navigating the increasing cost of housing and everything else, have been a real struggle for me and my loved ones. 1 in 3 of all renters in Fresno spend more than half of their income on rent .
This is unacceptable. There is no end in sight, with inflation continuing to rise and our rents continuing to increase. Our community is experiencing a housing crisis. We need you, our elected leaders, to prioritize us working families over profits for large, out-of-town landlords and corporate housing developers.
Pass rent control and tenant protections this budget season. It's a huge opportunity to invest resources into everyday Fresnans and protect thousands of families from eviction and homelessness. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Raymond Garcia
1 Bernard Canez
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Wednesday, June 21, 2023 9:40 AM
Bernard Canez
Cc: Clerk
Subject: FW: Stand with Fresnans and pass rent control! Follow Up Flag:
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Sent: Tuesday, June 20, 2023 6:56 PM
To: Clerk <[email protected]>
Subject: Stand with Fresnans and pass rent control!
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Dear Fresno City Council Members,
I'm writing to urge you and your Council colleagues to enact rent control to protect renters in our city. Renters make up more than half of all households here, and we desperately need your support.
I'm a resident of Fresno and live in your district. My personal experiences as a renter in this city, navigating the increasing cost of housing and everything else, have been a real struggle for me and my loved ones. 1 in 3 of all renters in Fresno spend more than half of their income on rent.
This is unacceptable. There is no end in sight, with inflation continuing to rise and our rents continuing to increase. Our community is experiencing a housing crisis. We need you, our elected leaders, to prioritize us working families over profits for large, out-of-town landlords and corporate housing developers.
Pass rent control and tenant protections this budget season. It's a huge opportunity to invest resources into everyday Fresnans and protect thousands of families from eviction and homelessness. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Pedro Cardenas
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