At last night’s Grants Pass City forum, if my understanding is correct, Jeromy from U-Turn for Christ announced they have secured the lease for the Vine Street property. This comes despite significant community concerns regarding the project’s size, scope, and location.
The 7.8-acre property is large enough to potentially house a “homeless industrial complex” for years, accommodating an estimated 500-600 people. The community has repeatedly expressed concerns about the proximity of schools and senior citizen centers to the proposed development. The speaker immediately following Jeromy underscored the serious nature of these community concerns regarding the Vine Street project.
Additionally, if I heard correctly in the below video, Jeromy is seeking city funds to cover the necessary infrastructure development for the Vine Street property, a project that would place a substantial burden on taxpayers.
Am I missing something here? Shouldn’t Jeromy have prioritized listening to and respecting the community’s wishes before securing a property that has generated such widespread opposition?
City of Grants Pass Homeless Solutions Grant Program Session June 9, 2025
https://www.youtube.com/live/I0C5V73khZA?feature=shared&t=3322
City Councilor Rob Pell understands the problems with the size and grasps what needs to be addressed:
https://www.youtube.com/live/I0C5V73khZA?feature=shared&t=5520
