The petition also criticizes the city for what they call a lack of transparency.
“Given the extraordinary concentration of children, families, schools, and seniors surrounding this site, the documented concerns associated with nearby shelter operations, the applicant’s troubling track record, and the overwhelming opposition already expressed by local residents, I respectfully urge DHS to swiftly reject this proposal and pursue more suitable locations that do not place such a disproportionate burden on a densely populated residential neighborhood,” Menin wrote.