re: Noise! Noise! Noise! - 12/31/2007
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5/5/2011
The person who wrote "Noise! Noise! Noise!", I believe his/her name was Shawn, didn't say anything "rude" about Escondido. As a matter of fact, it was a very fair and accurate assessment. I've been a resident of Escondido for well over 13 years and in conjunction, a code enforcement officer for the city for a good portion of that time, as well. Having worked cases in all areas of the city, I know it very well and I concur with everything this short-time resident has to say. There are a smattering of nicer areas in the city, yet it is also losing its luster as more homes become low-income rentals, which inevitably draws down the beauty and subsequently the property values of even the finest of once pristine communities. Google "The broken window theory" for an education in this process. Depending upon the make-up of city counsel, more or less effort has been expended in an attempt to reverse this spiraling trend. There have been a number of recently successful enterprises, resulting in new and attractive developments in the downtown and southern areas. However, city staff and budgets in my former division have been cut down to a mere skeleton of its former self and they simply cannot keep up with the never-ending influx of lower income individuals and families. This invariably ends up taxing nearly all other departments, leading the entire city to suffer and lose it draw to potential residents and businesses. In conclusion, bringing truth to light doesn't necessarily equate to "saying rude things". The city is what it is and I don't foresee any real changes until either people change (not likely) or our economy turns around and more funding is available to support programs aimed at restoring it.
Joel | Escondido, CA