Sample content below for A (city council), C (Army Corp of Engineers)
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I have lived in Oceanside for ---- years and continue to be alarmed at the number of transients living in and near the SLR riverbed area - near my home. Recently a local boy was attacked by one of these transients. I do not think the city should be marketing the bike trail as safe until something is done to protect everyone in the area. I know that you are aware of the fire dangers and other issues that continue to rise in this area. We do not need to wait for a murder in our area (as seen recently in Carlsbad). The man arrested this weekend has a criminal history and should not be living in an area where he has access to grab a child who is just out riding his bike. There are many in our area who are going to be working hard to make sure we elect officials in Oceanside who care about everyone in our community - I understand helping those who are truly down and out and who will also work to help themselves - but I am not supportive of criminals, drug addicts and the mentally ill living in the riverbed - There has to be a solution that does not affect the quality of life for your taxpaying constituents. I would love to shop Oceanside and play in Oceanside - but right now I don't feel safe in many areas. Please help!
Sample content below for B (Zephyr)
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We are excited about your new development in Oceanside near the airport, and what that means to the surrounding community. We are also very continue to be alarmed at the number of transients living in and near the SLR riverbed area - near my home. Recently a local boy was attacked by one of these transients. I do not think the city should be marketing the bike trail as safe until something is done to protect everyone in the area. I know that you are aware of the fire dangers and other issues that continue to rise in this area. We do not need to wait for a murder in our area (as seen recently in Carlsbad). Please help us work with the city officials to make the area around your new development area safe for our community.
Sample content below for D (Dennis Martinek), C (Marco Gonzalez)
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I am writing you today as a concerned resident and parent here in Oceanside. I continue to be alarmed at the number of transients living in and near the SLR riverbed area - near my home. Recently a local boy was attacked by one of these transients. Unfortunately, I cannot say that I was surprised. I was sickened and overcome by feelings of hopelessness, but I was not surprised. We have become increasingly more fearful of the homeless population that is taking over the San Luis Rey riverbed on the outskirts of where we are raising our family. I have been to council meetings and listened to OPD give a run down on the steps that are being taken to address this enormous issue and I am very aware that the city's and OPD's hands are tied in a lot of ways due to CA state laws and mandates.
However, I do believe there has to be more that we can do on the local level. I am not an anti social services person. I believe that a place like Brother Benno's does a lot of good for those who are sincerely looking for help and assistance. However, they also serve a population that is not looking for help. These people are looking for a meal and then want to head back to their encampments and do their drugs and engage in whatever other illegal activity is taking place. The man that attacked my 13 year old neighbor has a mailing address at Brother Benno's. I believe that steps need to be taken to ensure that Brother Benno's is indeed assisting a population that truly needs and appreciates it or if it is instead enabling a population who do not wish to be a part of mainstream society. Thank you for your time.