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Latest letters from Citrus Heights Sentinel readers include comments regarding city sidewalks, Citrus Heights Preschool, and homelessness encampments.
City Sidewalks
We talk about streets and the terrible potholes, but not about the sidewalks with terrible potholes. Potholes plus sidewalks that are rising up because of tree roots are a major problem not only for people walking, but for people in wheelchairs. Remember all that talk, studies and money spent on ‘Talk-ability’. What about Wheel-ability.
— James Monteton, Citrus Heights resident
Related: Citrus Heights aims to fix pothole ‘plague’ with comprehensive repair plan – Citrus Heights Sentinel
Citrus Heights Preschool
Back in the 1980’s my daughter went there and loved it. If I got off early and went to pick her up she always wanted to stay till the end and play. So I let her, as we lived close by and went back to pick her up later. They were always wonderful. Sad to see it gone.
— Lisa Latter, Citrus Heights resident
Related: Questions surround sudden closure of Citrus Heights Preschool – Citrus Heights Sentinel
Homelessness encampments:
This county has largely ignored the Martin v Boise ruling. Thereby violating a federal court ruling. When Martin v Boise first passed Sue Frost response in The Sentinel was “we need to build more shelters.” Where are they? This city calls everything “camping.” There are over 9,000 homeless on the streets in Sacramento County and less than 3,000 shelter beds. There is literally nowhere for homeless to sleep. If Grants Pass wins in the Supreme Court, what difference does it make when current policies already ignore it with impunity. This will only mean more homeless will be sent to jail for sleeping, which the Ninth Circuit determined was cruel under the 8th Amendment.
— Alfred Sanchez, Citrus Heights resident
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