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Council Takes a Swing at Homelessness Policy Supports Permanent Housing, Addresses Camping and Panhandling BY GUS HERRERA
On Monday, the Pasadena City Council approved two items that will further the city’s efforts to combat homelessness. Item 11 on the evening’s agenda, which was approved unanimously, ratified a citywide policy statement on permanent supportive housing (PSH). The statement reads as follows: “The City of Pasadena believes that decent, safe, and affordable housing is the right of every Pasadena resident. Furthermore, a key long-term solution for homelessness is the provision of PSH. Therefore, consistent with the Housing Element, the city will seek to promote a balanced geographical dispersal of affordable housing, including PSH throughout the city.” Although the item approved is simply a policy statement, as opposed to a tangible project, the city truly believes that PSH has played a vital role in reducing the homeless population and will serve as one of the more effective tools to continue to do so in the years to come. According to staff’s report, “Research and experience have overwhelmingly shown that investments in SEE PAGE 12
Some speakers during public comment argued that there would be no need to pass the anti-camping ordinance if the city provided sufficient PSH.
City Manager Calls for Third Party Investigator In Wake of Recent PD In-Custody Death
City Manager Steve Mermell announced Monday evening that the city will be hiring an independent investigator to conduct a review of the recent death of Reginald “JR” Thomas, a 35-year old African-American Pasadena resident who died in police custody after he was Tasered
and struggled with officers early on the morning of Sept. 30. The death is also being investigated by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s office as well as the Los Angeles County Medical ExaminerSEE PAGE 12
- Photo by Terry Miller
The Tsar of Doo Dah - Snotty Scotty Passes Away A Facebook post on Snotty Scotty and the Hankies’ page simply says: The Hankies regret to announce the passing of our beloved leader and brother John Snotty Scotty Finnell, band leader, Doo Dah originator, honorary mayor of Old Town. Snotty Scotty touched many lives
in many ways. We welcome any stories, pictures, lies, tall tales of this legendary, larger than life performer. Signed, the Hankies” John Snotty Scotty Finnell was a true showman whose band became synonymous with the Doo Dah SEE PAGE 13
John Scott Finnell , 65, [aka Snotty Scotty ] passed away Sunday after a brave battle with cancer. - Courtesy photo