1 Stevenson, Garrett
Subject: FW: Letter for Agenda Item for Econ Devot& Tech Committee meeting 6/1/2022
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From: Bonnie Skolnik < >
Date: Wed, Jun 1, 2022 at 2:43 PM
Subject: Letter for Agenda Item for Econ Devot& Tech Committee meeting 6/1/2022 To: <[email protected]>
As a 46.5 year Pasadena resident, I welcome your Committee’s Recommendation of a well-designed Tiny Houses village within our city.
This development, which might even charm Pasadena Heritage, could welcome a joint effort of designers, including a neighboring agricultural college, to research smart landscaping.
As a member of the Social Justice Committee of Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center, I thank you for examining the contribution of a tiny village to housing justice.
Bonnie Skolnik
Pasadena, CA 91107
1 Stevenson, Garrett
Subject: FW: In support
From: Donna Sider < >
Sent: Wednesday, June 1, 2022 3:33 PM
To: Stevenson, Garrett <[email protected]>
Subject: In support
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Agenda #2. I support tiny homes in our city!
District 2
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Donna
1 Stevenson, Garrett
Subject: FW: Letter of support for Tiny Homes today
From: Jill Shook < >
Sent: Wednesday, June 1, 2022 3:35 PM
To: Stevenson, Garrett <[email protected]>; interfaithquaker <[email protected]> Subject: re: Letter of support for Tiny Homes today
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Dear Ed Tech,
When Anthony and I were engaged in 2011 we participated in a homeless survey to find those most likely to die on the streets. I will never forget meeting Caeser Brantley who slept on the steps of the library. He said to us, “May the angels of heaven play harps at your wedding” and so we invited him to attend. I was a joy to dance with him on our special day. The day we met Caeser; he was our angel. He knew all the unhoused who stayed in the area, and made sure that we meet them for the survey. Caeser helped us to quickly help us build bridges of trust. He took us to a man who was on dialysis next to the City Hall and several others. Anthony met an angry African American woman who was totally justified in her rage—she was blind and had just been raped the night before, unable to see to defend herself. I had no idea that we had so many Pasadena residents carrying so much pain and suffering all within steps of the City Hall.
Such neighbors deserve a tiny home with a key and privacy, and so much more as they heal from so much emotional and physical pain. That day made an even deeper committed to do all I could to address the many barriers and obstacles on the path to permanent housing, to assure that these vulnerable citizens get a home that they deserve. I hope that you too will do all you can today. In this time of ongoing pandemic, I believe that tiny shelters are one very important part of the answer to real help. Please support tiny homes! Thank you! Jill Shook
Jill Shook, D.Min. Missions Door, http://www.missionsdoor.org/missionaries/shook-jill Co-Founding Director: makinghousinghappen.org
Author/Editor: Making Housing Happen: Faith Based Affordable Housing Models My zoom room link
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