tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6246743662284890173.post752899928543497618..comments2023-09-16T04:58:07.261-04:00Comments on the Annandale Blog: Neighbors say their concerns about the Bailey's Crossroads homeless shelter not addressedAnnandale Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07543558586252790593noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6246743662284890173.post-27006968284230794992017-10-23T16:10:49.357-04:002017-10-23T16:10:49.357-04:00I so agree with this assessment. Since the area al...I so agree with this assessment. Since the area already has some of the lowest rated schools in the state (yes, state), zoning issues, the lack of long term planning, etc. property values will plummet and we will continue this course while other areas are on the rise.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6246743662284890173.post-31150945241265275242017-10-20T23:45:42.467-04:002017-10-20T23:45:42.467-04:00Yea good idea. And then leadership can spend $700K...Yea good idea. And then leadership can spend $700K of our tax money to change it. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6246743662284890173.post-48492056425065313392017-10-20T17:24:55.999-04:002017-10-20T17:24:55.999-04:00Name the shelter Stuart. Name the shelter Stuart. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6246743662284890173.post-5768423834571815342017-10-20T08:57:26.632-04:002017-10-20T08:57:26.632-04:00i'm fine with this as long as they name it aft...i'm fine with this as long as they name it after Penny GrossAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6246743662284890173.post-49478421453217007202017-10-19T22:29:17.002-04:002017-10-19T22:29:17.002-04:00Spoiler alert: This is one way to guarantee that B...Spoiler alert: This is one way to guarantee that Baileys never gets revitalized with revenue generating mixed use development. Thank you Fairfax Democrats, you all certainly proved that you could squander a surplus budget and turn what was was the gem of NOVA into tarnished tin. Next election for supervisor I will write in my 2 year old or perhaps one of those vagrants. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6246743662284890173.post-74740428073252872692017-10-19T20:25:33.544-04:002017-10-19T20:25:33.544-04:00Im sorry folks, I am sympathetic, but this is not ...Im sorry folks, I am sympathetic, but this is not an asset in Baileys. Penny Gross needs to find another place that is less populated and provide them with a bus stop. I have seen them vagrant around, sleep in the bus shelters and do all sorts of unmentionables. Penny Gross goes home after dark, when they fester. The police are too busy chasing down MS 13 while our area continues into decline while adjacent areas flourish. Bad idea, bad planning and as usual as what we should expect from the County, poor judgement. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6246743662284890173.post-26814718680171879502017-10-19T19:12:04.049-04:002017-10-19T19:12:04.049-04:00Also discussed at the meeting was the need for rec...Also discussed at the meeting was the need for recreational programming and/or recreational facilities. Physical and mental: a game room, shuffleboard or something other than picnic tables or chairs in the sunken plaza. Even a basketball hoop would provide exercise and activity. <br /><br />It's great that they won't be forced out of the building during the day. That's a step in the right direction. How about having a program where the residents help take care of the shelter? Sweeping, cleaning, kitchen duty? We all have chores to do in our homes, so give them some responsibilities that also might build self-esteem and self-worth.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6246743662284890173.post-91559661728959838332017-10-18T22:01:05.505-04:002017-10-18T22:01:05.505-04:00What is the shelter or county doing to address une...What is the shelter or county doing to address unemployment, mental health and domestic abuse issues? If the county is spending $12 million of tax payer money to build a shelter, they should also be focused on addressing these issues. The goal shouldn't just be to house these people at night, but getting them the help needed so that they can get off the streets for good. <br /><br />Unfortunately, I doubt any of this will happen. The county won't care about any of the communities concerns until it's too late. The shelter will negatively affecting local businesses and deter developers from building nearby. Would like to be wrong. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03319070032159901183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6246743662284890173.post-81015502155441649802017-10-18T19:08:44.499-04:002017-10-18T19:08:44.499-04:00"...they can serve them with a trespassing or..."...they can serve them with a trespassing order,...." What's a "trespassing order"? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com