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2 <br />I implore you as a local citizen of San Leandro and the East Bay area, as well as a husband, a father, and <br />a supporter for the local economy—PLEASE, do what you were elected to do, and listen to the voice of <br />the people and not the voice of the invested money that backed your election or future re-election. This <br />is a great community and a great city, but it could be so much better and the future growth is dependent <br />upon our present leaders and their decisions. Don't jeopardize the future of our city just for your own <br />political gain! <br /> <br />I have seen the success of a city and of a mayor (Lancaster, CA) who has had the courage to stand <br />against the lawyers of the ACLU and other organizations who desire to zap the very moral foundation <br />our country was founded upon, and I am starting to see the crumbling foundation of a city and its leaders <br />(San Leandro, CA) due to the pressure of a minority group who has its own selfish intentions in focus. <br />Think of the thousands of young people that will be affected by this. Think of the parks and streets that <br />will be ruined because the area has been polluted by increase in crime, drivers under the influence, <br />prostitution, armed robberies, etc. I will seriously think of moving my family as well as my support for <br />local businesses somewhere else if this ordinance is passed. I will communicate to my family and <br />friends that while visiting to stay, eat, and shop in other surrounding cities (such as Hayward, Castro <br />Valley, Union City, Pleasanton, and Dublin). <br /> <br />Unlike you, I don't care about politics, I care about the purity of my city. I care about the safety of my <br />family. I care about an environment that is not filled and known for crime, drugs, and vice, but for a <br />friendly environment to families, homebuyers, and businesses. We have been looking for a home, and as <br />first time homebuyers, a good location is more important to us than anything. We have already taken <br />San Lorenzo and Oakland off of our list as potential cities to live—please don't make San Leandro the <br />third city on that list. <br /> <br />I believe the politicians can and could do the right thing, and I hope our faith in the system and in our <br />God will overrule any of the proponents toward this ordinance. <br /> <br /> <br />Thank you, and despite the outcome, I will continue to pray for each of you, that the God of Heaven and <br />Earth (the God who gave you the position you hold) will continue to grant you grace and wisdom in <br />your SERVICE to the people of the great city of San Leandro. <br /> <br />Sincerely, <br /> <br />Stephen Houk