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Walks through the city reveal a landscape marked by homelessness, drug addiction, and open drug use. The streets smell like urine, and numerous encounters include visibly intoxicated or mentally unwell individuals threatening or engaging in disruptive behavior. The situation is so dire that even basic daily activities like shopping at a 24-hour convenience store become unsettling.
Leadership and Policy Failures
The report vehemently criticizes local leadership—particularly city officials, police, and the governor—for their perceived inability or unwillingness to address the problem effectively. It argues that deliberate political choices, including defunding or discouraging law enforcement, have emboldened lawless elements at the expense of community safety and economic stability.