Grassroots campaigns are springing up all around the neighborhood these days, and it seems the folks living around the infamous Travelodge on N. Washington Street have finally had enough.
Residents around the lodging have been sick and tired of seeing hookers and drug dealers operating around the motel and in the nearby alleys. The last straw came when they learned the City was footing the bill to put up individuals recently released from jail — hardly the right milieu for someone who might actually want to go straight.
Columbus Street resident Shannon McGahey started rattling City Manager Jim Hartmann's cage late last year and worked her way around the City's impenetrable social services fortress to get some answers. Other neighbors have been calling Travelodge corporate headquarters to complain (much to the chagrin of the motel owner). The Growler has even heard there have now been several evictions, which are probably long overdue.
All of this activity will culminate in a public meeting on Thursday, February 1 at 6:30 pm at Charles Houston Recreation Center. Be there if you care.
For more information contact Shannon at (202) 293-4103, ext. 328 or drop her an E-mail at at mcgahey@acc.com.
3 comments:
"The last straw came when they learned the City was footing the bill to put up individuals recently released from jail — hardly the right milieu for someone who might actually want to go straight."
So tell me Growler is the city also footing the bill to house Carter's tenants? His alleged ministry caters to the recently released. Why not tackle two problems at once?
"The last straw came when they learned the City was footing the bill to put up individuals recently released from jail — hardly the right milieu for someone who might actually want to go straight"
Just confirms that Parker Gray continues to be the dumping ground for a majority of the city's problems.
I applaud Shannon and her efforts but she should be prepared for the inevitable race carding and class-based attacks to come from many of the social services agencies. They are simply going to hammer her like those who complain about public housing get hammered.
But I do wish her the best; it is inspiring to see someone make an effort.
"But I do wish her the best; it is inspiring to see someone make an effort."
Please, will you show up and voice your support?? It would be much better than just posting anonymously, but staying away from the meeting out of fear of being branded a racist.
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