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SPRING VALLEY, Calif. — The Spring Valley community members, already pushing back on tiny homes for those experiencing homelessness, are now fighting against a new safe parking site.Residents say they feel left out of the conversation that made these plans.However, they made sure their voices were heard at a community meeting that happened Wednesday evening.“I want transparency. I want answers,” said Stefanie Becker , a Spring Valley resident.Becker is not the only one.
The safe parking lot itself has a 24/7 security guard even when folks aren't here on site,” said Pastor Steve Babbitt.The County of San Diego is leasing the land from the church. The County invested $3.7 million in the safe parking site, which will cost just under $1 million yearly to run.Residents' main concerns were loitering between 7 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., when the lot was closed and the vetting of those staying at the site.“Well, 7 a.m., where are they going?” asked Becker.
Pastor Steve Babbitt Stefanie Becker The Spring Valley Community Church Wednesday Meeting Church Concerns Homeless Housing New Safe Parking Lot
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