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[quote=Anonymous]Dear Neighbors: 
I'm writing with concern that a residential youth drug rehabilitation facility is being placed at 1345 Taylor St, NW, on the same block as Powell Elementary School. We, as neighbors, were not notified in advance of the property owner's intent to transition his property into this type of facility, and we are working to block it from occurring through the change.org petition in addition to letters to DC officials.

http://www.change.org/petitions/muriel-bowser-and-...mail&utm_source=share_petition

This building is just across the alley from the Powell Elementary playground and on the same block as a DCRA and DC police identified nuisance property with a history of violence and drug activity. The problems witnessed have included: 
-Shootings in front of the problem houses and in front of our houses 
-Repeated drug dealings (both during the day and at night) in front of the problem houses and on the block in front of our houses 
-Stolen packages from front porches 
-Robberies in our homes both when residents were in their homes and when they were away.

Due to the existing problems on the 1300 block of Taylor St, this is not a good area for youth that are being cared for and coached on rehabilitation. It is not fair to the kids being treated, the neighbors, or the Powell school community, considering the existing trouble on the block. Adding additional persons with drug problems to a block where there is known drug-dealing could endanger the youth at the facility, as well as those in the surrounding area. 
Please sign the Change.org petition. The petition will help us get the attention of elected officials and engage others concerned about the placement of this facility. 
It's important. Sign and forward to your friends. Here's the link:

http://www.change.org/petitions/muriel-bowser-and-...mail&utm_source=share_petition

Thank you in advance for your time and attention to this matter. 
Sincerely, 
Elisa Waske[/quote]

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