A Healthy Approach To Dealing With NIMBYism

County Board of Supervisor Antonovich has appointed a task force to investigate locations for next year’s Winter Shelter program in the Santa Clarita Valley, just north of Los Angeles. (Here’s an article.)

In past years, finding a location for emergency shelter in this area has been contentious. Like other neighborhoods, local residents have fought tooth and nail to prevent homeless programs from locating in their community.

The Supervisor has appointed local leaders from business, homeowner associations, and political offices to represent the community.

This is an excellent proactive way to deal with NIMBYism (“Not In My Backyard”) in a community. I applaud the Supervisor’s effort.