We all agree that people experiencing homelessness and addiction deserve compassion, safe housing, and pathways to recovery. But why does it require turning a hotel into an uncontrolled zone where existing crime, drugs, and neglect worsen the neighborhood’s safety. When “helping” looks like increased crime, decreased quality of life, and unanswered questions, we’re failing both residents and those in need. We’re not asking for charity or blame. We’re asking for honesty. District 2 needs to be a