DLANC Candidates: Shannon Buhrmaster
DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES — In my post on the DLANC candidates I offered to run statements from any candidates who sent them to me. This one is from Shannon Buhrmaster, a candidate for the Social Service Provider seat.
My focus is on illuminating the issues of homelessness and related issues. It is my belief that with a broad coalition of residents, social service providers, the business and elected community, that we can craft reasonable, measurable and sustainable solution to this embarrassing problem.
I believe that the Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood council should be engaged in the dialogue surrounding the issue. I have the experience, network and balance perspective to represent my constituency well on the council, as well as represent to my constituency the sentiment of greater downtown Los Angeles. We have many obstacles and opportunities ahead for us. I believe together we can overcome and create the New Downtown we all envision.
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Shannon Buhrmaster
The Midnight Mission
Public Affairs Officer
I have worked Downtown for the last 4 years; most of that time with a Public Affairs firm. Currently, I am the Public Affairs Officer for The Midnight Mission. I am responsible for volunteer services, and community outreach.
I am also a member of the Los Angeles Young Democrats and Los Angeles Providers Collaborative.
In addition to my attendance of a variety of civic events, I also volunteer with Southwest Voter.
DragoCentro
DowntownTonys
TakamiSushi
"My focus is on illuminating the issues of homelessness and related issues."
With all due respect, Shannon - I think that those of us living in the neighborhood are well aware of the issue. My question that I would hope you would address would be - what concrete step-by-step plans do you have to help solve the problem?
Recently in particular, is the appalling sidewalk city that has sprung up on the east side of Main Street between 5th and 6th Street. On any given evening, you can find drug dealing, crack smoking and even a great game of craps taking place on the sidewalk - and with each passing day since the ACLU forced the issue with the city, it has gotten worse.
I'm an investor in the neighborhood, and this is an eyesore as well as an embarrassment for all of us - including the people that are left to live on the street. If we were in any other neighborhood in the greater Los Angeles area - this would not be tolerated.