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Is Assembly Leader Toni Atkins Cashing in on Homelessness?
There are many involved in the work to address homelessness (including Toni and Lesar Development) - no one is doing it to 'line their pockets'. Yes, more needs to be done, but misguided criticism is not a solution. I agree we need more public bathrooms . . . and more housing . . . more jobs . . . more health care . . . more services to address a myriad of issues. However, know that the funds are being put to good use - with the magnitude of the problem, we all need more. Personally and professionally, I sincerely appreciate the fact that we have Toni Atkins, Lesar Development, and many others who remain committed to this important mission. Best, Peter— March 15, 2011 8:10 a.m.
Is Assembly Leader Toni Atkins Cashing in on Homelessness?
Toni Atkins should be thanked for her long-term and steadfast commitment to solving homelessness in our communities. While I understand skepticism, the charges in your article are misleading and simply unjust. Having worked closely with Toni, I am continually impressed and thankful that she is even willing to tackle this enormously difficult issue. As a legislator, she has to focus on innumerable issues. Fortunately she is also willing to continue to tackle this head on. Solving homelessness is complicated and is not free or easy by any means. If it were, we wouldn't have thousands on the street and in shelters every single day in our County. To make progress on this crisis, it requires visionary leadership, collaboration, expertise, funding, and more. Thanks to Toni, Lesar Development, and many others, we are making progress. If you want to be a part of the solution, please let us know - there are many organizations committed to helping people leave the streets. However, misrepresenting Toni's genuine efforts, value, commitment, and benefit to our community's collective effort to alleviate homeless is very disappointing. Let's all focus on making a positive difference, not unwarranted character assassinations. Regards Peter Callstrom, Executive Director Regional Task Force on the Homeless (RTFH) www.RTFHSD.org— March 14, 2011 10:29 a.m.