Here is more coverage on the transformation of the Lancaster Road Corridor from a blighted area to a jewel of the community. Again, when we sought to shut down the side-by-side hot-sheet motels this is what we envisioned; that another group would pick up the baton and bring something positive to the community.
I remember when Dwaine Caraway and I went to City Hall over two years ago and spoke about these motels. The only person that spoke up in support from our own community was former councilman James Fantroy. A lot of people did a lot of work to make this happen. Thanks again to the city attorneys that fought the false allegations brought on by these slum owners in court. Thanks to Bishop Larry McGriff and the Church of the Living God along with the other pastors that supported him, and thanks to Dr. Beverly Mitchell Brooks of the Urban League. Back by prayer and determination, all of these people stood up to the plagues of the community. Unlike a lot of talk that you hear about who's doing what, these people stepped up.
Brad from Channel 8, as he has done from the beginning from this fight, does a great news piece. Check it out here.
Friday, May 30, 2008
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what's happening with the one in front of townview--it's gotta go...and there's one down the street (across 35) that's just as bad (I think it's called La Santa)
When we tried to do Townview, we couldn't get the community support needed to get the application so it died out. We still want it closed.
Both motels are in other council districts, and I'm sure we'd support if they moved forward on those.
The Dallas Independent School Dist. can buy the motel across ths street from Townview. They can use the property as a pick-up station for parents. Cars are always lined up along Eight St., after school lets out. They will use em. domain. If the neighbors behind the property reject, well they have to understand there are others of us who are trying to get down Cornith without passing a cheap, rundown motel. What happen to the police box that use to be in front of the school. The girls are back out and in business.
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