As a resident of Northglenn, CO, with a family and children who attend the local schools, I am deeply concerned about the safety of our community. Our neighborhood has always been a place where our children can play freely and we as parents can have peace of mind. However, recent proposals to allow housing for sexual offenders at 11255 and 11275 Grant Drive pose an imminent threat to this peace.

Sexual offenders are known to have high recidivism rates. According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, 5.6% of released sex offenders were arrested for another sex crime within three years of release from prison in 2016. This statistic alone is alarming enough to warrant serious consideration about where these individuals are housed post-release.

Our neighborhood is home to several schools and playgrounds - places where our children spend significant amounts of their time. The potential proximity between these vulnerable groups and sexual offenders is not just unsettling but could also lead to potential harm.

We understand that everyone deserves a second chance at life; however, it should not come at the expense or safety risk for others - especially when it involves innocent children who are yet unable to protect themselves fully.

Therefore, we urge you not only as residents but also as parents and guardians who care deeply about our community's well-being: Do not allow housing for sexual offenders at 11255 and 11275 Grant Drive in Northglenn, CO.

Please stand with us in protecting our community by signing this petition today.