One Santa Monica property owner says it’s meant to draw attention, especially to city officials he blames for turning a blind eye to homelessness and crime.
The message is a serious one. It reads"Santa Monica is not safe. Crime...Depravity…Outdoor Mental Asylum."
“I manage property all throughout LA, from Boyle Heights to Macarthur Park. And this is probably the worst in terms of crime and drug addiction and people just laying on the streets sick,” Alle said. It goes on to say “It’s sad that a small group of landlords are working against our collective success through signage at the very moment when small businesses are welcoming holiday customers."
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