Proposed Permanent Supportive Housing Development at 2702 W Krause Ave

Councilwoman Jackson argued that putting a homeless housing complex in an already economically depressed neighborhood is a recipe for disaster and asked for a deferral until infrastructure and crime issues are addressed.

Expressed concern that dumping another major housing project on the South Side alongside Peoria Housing Authority plans will cause chaos, and suggested the project belongs on the north side.

Objected to the project due to local crime, liquor store proliferation, and the feeling that the city dumps unwanted programs onto the South End.

Noted that not everyone on the South End is a criminal, but questioned whether Phoenix CDS has the diverse supportive services and job connection frameworks needed to sustain tenants.

Supported getting people off the street, but emphasized that housing must be paired with broader infrastructure, food security, and community-led building efforts.

Stated that residents were not properly notified about the project, argued it is a poor fit for a neighborhood surrounded by liquor stores, and questioned long-term case management funding.

Expressed sympathy for neighborhood conditions while noting the great need for supportive housing, though suggesting better distribution across areas.

Argued that the South Side bears the brunt of all negative developments in Peoria and urged addressing crime before adding more vulnerable populations.

Director of Southside Community Center who called the project a baseline of humanity and a reset opportunity, while demanding that developers actively collaborate and listen to neighborhood residents.

Park District trustee who supported housing as a social determinant of health but urged the commission to pause and demand proper community engagement and buy-in.