An eye-catching sign posted by some local property owners is causing controversy in Santa Monica.
"We feel the security in the promenade is awful," said property manager John Alle."We feel that the city has let addicts and the drug dealing and the needle distribution on the promenade and in the garage get out of hand [sic]."Members of the Santa Monica Coalition put up a sign that reads"Santa Monica is not safe - Crime, Depravity, Outdoor Mental Asylum."
"They're not willing to deal with it and we felt this was a way to get their attention," said Alle."There's controversy as to whether this is good for business or not but we'd rather not let this linger.""I think I have mixed feelings," said a worker."We all do, the workers around here." "I think it sends the message of don't come here," said cashier Denisse Cordova."And we as workers we want the people to be here ... It's a very beautiful place and we all should feel safe.
"It's sad a small group of landlords are working against our collective success through signage," the spokesperson said.
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