I don't think so... wrote on Jan 15, 2008 7:53 AM:I don't think the neighbors are going to very happy with this Low Income Housing next to their brand new homes. Property values are suffering enough, now this.

These people are who qualify to live there are people who have been in the system all their life. So while you are at work trying to earn a living, you can expect theses welfare receptions to be looking for more services at the expense of the honest wage erners.

Californian Missing the Point Again wrote on Jan 15, 2008 9:20 AM:This was the usual "nice" article, which missed one of the most salient points of the meeting's discussion. These 10.53 acres were originally designated for single family housing that would have provided either the County or the potential new city of Wildomar with substantial property tax revenues. Neither will see a cent of those revenues with this project, and at the same time the demand for county or city supplied services will escalate because of the density and occupant age. My issue is not with this project, which is probably sorely needed, but with the reporting. Let’s pay attention to the details, which have a profound impact on the community’s financial wellbeing, no matter which form of government we select.

Affordable Senior Housing wrote on Jan 15, 2008 9:49 AM:Affordable Senior Housing is quite different than Low Income Housing. The above blogger is trying to incite a riot. It looked like a great project. I live within two blocks of the development, it's well situated for the seniors and what better neighbors. Only 10 more years and I will be looking for affordable senior housing.

Anne wrote on Jan 15, 2008 4:35 PM:Finnally...some hope in site. I was very encourage to read about the affordable housing for seniors. I hope I qualify because I really need help. Two years ago my husband died and I lost his pension. I now live on social security and every month is a struggle. The person who wrote "I don't think so" needs to know that I have never been in the "system". I am an educated,law abiding citizen, and have been a tax payer for over 40 years. Also, it's a sad day when people will choose tax revenues over the basic needs of our most vulnerable citizens.

Californian Missing the Point wrote on Jan 15, 2008 5:27 PM:Reread my comments. I have no issue with this project, which is probably sorely needed. It is well-designed and thought out. I do have an issue with the press and/or the Wildomar MAC not making the tax situation clear in their reporting about the project to the public. Voters need the facts and are entitled to them. It's what open honest government is about. This project has been in the active planning stages for months, and the Wildomar Land Development Review people have known about it for months. Why is the public just now being told about it? If it's a good idea, it will stand on its own merits.

matt wrote on Jan 15, 2008 8:38 PM:i think thats a good idea
im sick of seeing 3000 square foot homes being built everywhere
what about people who cant afford something big?
what happened to the american dream of owning your own house
these are apartments true, but how much trouble can senior citizens be?
i doubt they will be out there shooting eachother and tagging up walls

So close? wrote on Jan 15, 2008 8:56 PM:Wow, so close? There is already an "affordable Senior apartments" complex off Palomar between Central and Frederick. There is also an assisted living facility right there as well. Yes, I'd much rather have another Senior Complex opposed to just regular apartments in our area. Hopefully it's well regulated.

Local Control wrote on Jan 16, 2008 1:19 PM:There was a great meeting last night at David A Brown M.S. many questions were answered along with many concerns about fire,police,taxes ect.take back control get information get involved and vote. Next meeting is at Cornerstone Jan.27 at 2:00.

CA Missing the Point Has Missed the Point wrote on Jan 16, 2008 5:12 PM:You talked about tax revenus to the new city, how about the tax increse because of the new city. Our taxes will increse because of the following:
a) Police and Fire services will have to be outsourced.
b) New City fees for staff and office spaces. ad salary to the staff (not cheap).
c) Lack of builder fees to pay for street, park and other impact fees.
d) You think the County is bad, wait till you see the new city requirements.

Why would anyone want to incorporate in a recession, wait until the economy improves then incorporate.

Get Informed... wrote on Jan 16, 2008 9:13 PM:To the blogger at 5:12PM...you evidently have not researched the facts regarding the impending Cityhood. Before crying foul, read the reports, get answers, and make an educated decision. The taxes CANNOT be raised without a 2/3 voter approval. PERIOD. The "outsorcing of police and fire" were accounted for in the proposed budget. Which in fact will give Wildomar, MORE police services due to the fact, the officers will be assigned ONLY to Wildomar and not countywide! They will leave Wildomar if and only there is an emergency in another city where extra help is needed. Just like other cities would help up if we had such a need for extra help. That is what cities do!! Help each other in need. By having the officers assigned ONLY to Wildomar, they will be here within our boundaries andd we would have much better response time, more visual police presence, which should help with the graffiti brats, and such. At this time, we are at the mercy of the County...and you see where THAT leave us!
VOTE YES ON CITYHOOD

To Get Informed wrote on Jan 27, 2008 2:34 PM:Spare us your misrepresentations. The CFA that cityhood supporters reference clearly states that the number of sworn officers per 1000 residents will be reduced by 35%, and that we will also lose the contracted CHP services we now have.

Simple grade school math supports the fact that this represents a decrease of over 1/3 sworn officers. You can put any "spin" on it you want, but this is a setup for dissatisfaction with the police services, and sets the stage for the first demand for a tax increase to provide more police.

Get Informed wrote on Jan 31, 2008 1:39 PM:Talk about misrepresentations and putting your own spin on it,I guess you haven't been to any of the 4 or 5 meeting, you should get the right facts before you share your crap, there is a great web site ... that has all the real facts said straight from the horse's mouth.There is the information straight from the services that you speak of.I guess you haven't heard there would NOT be any tax increase without 2/3 VOTE, get with the program.