The Sentinel recently began accepting letter-to-the-editor submissions to encourage community dialogue and give our readers a chance to make their voice heard on current local issues. Here’s the first batch of letters received from residents, weighing in on homelessness, local elections, crime, and safety in Citrus Heights.

Local candidates should focus on solving homeless problem in Citrus Heights–
Let’s not bury our heads in the sand, the homeless population is a huge issue in Citrus Heights! As I read through the candidate statements for City Council I’m shocked at some of the candidates lack of understanding, or willingness to admit, the homeless problem we have in our city. Some don’t mention it all and…