HomeMy WebLinkAbout7/20/2021 Item 7a, November
Wilbanks, Megan
From:Ellen November <
To:E-mail Council Website
Subject:Parklets
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I am in favor of the parklets. It is very pleasant to sit outside on a beautiful day like today.
I was having a lovely lunch with two girlfriends outside at Giuseppes. Sadly, a man with a blanket around him and clearly
schizophrenic, approached our table several times. I normally avoid downtown because seeing the steady stream of
house less people is quite upsetting to me. And I’m not alone in my feelings about downtown, in terms of SLO residents.
When I went to visit the art installation at the Mission Plaza several months ago, the wandering men wrapped in
blankets furthered my distaste for a downtown visit.
I am happy to see that tourists are back and our economy needs them. Hopefully this will continue and we can stay in
the Yellow Tier.
I know that not one person or body has answers to the house less and mentally ill on our streets. I felt compelled to
write to you today, not expecting answers, just a reflection on my experience today eating at a parklet. Next time I will
eat indoors.
And I am not callous to the plight of the wanderers. I have donated sleeping bags and blankets and money to local
charities. I pay property taxes.
Anyway, thanks for listening.
Best,
Ellen November
San Luis Obispo
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