Editor: Reading a story in the Feb. 27 edition of The Chatham Voice about the homeless situation.
In regard to the homeless in Rotary Park, along the north bank of the Thames River in Chatham City, I think the people living in that park could be allowed to stay there until they find permanent, affordable housing for them somewhere.
The problem with that location is that it is a flood zone area and the people living there will be forced to move when the Thames River floods in March or April when the water rises. The problem is that we still have to find a spot for
these people from Rotary Park to stay, at least until the flooding subsides.
After that is over, though, where are these homeless people supposed to go? The “notwithstanding” legislation at Queen’s Park that may be brought back to life after the Ontario provincial election is over certainly isn’t geared towards finding these many people who are homeless a place to stay and live in peace.
Frank Doyle
Chatham
