Letter from Mr. Joseph Woods about Benson's Corner
The following is a copy of the email Mr. Woods sent me in response to my concerns about the proposed new development at Benson Corners (a.k.a. the proposed low-income housing development in Fallston, MD).
Fri 9/7/2018 8:52 PM
Woods, Joseph <jmwoods@harfordcountymd.gov>
Re: Proposed Section 8 Housing Development in Fallston
Thank
you for sending me an email about this. I’m trying to get more people involved
and informed on this issue. If this moves forward there will be public hearings
and public input which we will need people to come out for. So far only 5
people have contacted my office. Also the developer has not made any
application with the County to start this project yet. So maybe people are
waiting until then.
On Sep 6, 2018, at 12:53, Barbara Valenta <bvalenta2@outlook.com> wrote:
I am against this proposed development . I moved to
Harford County 43 years ago to get away from crime, burglary, drugs and the
lawlessness that comes with low income housing. Fallston is an upscale
community and it should stay that way. There is enough encroachment to
this area without this added burden. We already have a problem with
illegal drugs in our public schools. We don’t need to exacerbate this
problem additional crime.
Fri 9/7/2018 8:52 PM
Woods, Joseph <jmwoods@harfordcountymd.gov>
Re: Proposed Section 8 Housing Development in Fallston
Hello
Ms. Valenta,
I am opposed to this project
and any project like it in the area. This property was zoned in 1957 and
has been in the development envelope since the 80s. The developer applied for
and was awarded a state program for medium income tax credits. I was told today
by State Housing that the average income to qualify for one of the 56 units
would be around $65,000 per year. This is a State program, it is not under the
authority of county government. The County Executive and I wrote letters to the
state opposing the Benson's Corner project and outlining our concerns back in
July. I also pointed out the public safety issues with this project and
that this location does not meet the requirements of the state program they
applied for. Today I called Governor Hogan’s office and told them how
wrong this is and I asked for them to reevaluate it.
I’m asking everyone concerned
to call Ken Holt, the Secretary of the Maryland Dept. of Housing &
Community Development at 301-429-7452 to make a complaint and demand they
rethink this development. When I have more information I will send it out
to everyone.
Thanks again,
Joe
Sent
from my iPad
On Sep 6, 2018, at 12:53, Barbara Valenta <bvalenta2@outlook.com> wrote:
This is just my opinion, but I am a voter and have only
missed one primary election since I became eligible to vote at age 18.
Barbara Gullion Valenta
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