Shut down the travel inn motel on Dort Highway

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The Issue

I am writing this with a heavy heart and a profound sense of loss. My son, my beloved child, became the most recent victim of a murder that took place at the infamous Travel Inn Motel on Dort Highway. This place has become a hub for crime, and losing him has devastated our family and shaken our community.

The heartbreaking incident involving my son is not an isolated event. Over the years, this establishment has become synonymous with unlawful activities ranging from drug trafficking to violent crimes, including multiple homicides. According to local police reports, this motel has one of the highest rates of criminal incidents in the area, often acting as a magnet for illicit behavior. Families in our community live in constant fear, knowing that this hotspot of crime is just around the corner.

The closure of the Travel Inn Motel on Dort Highway is imperative for restoring safety and peace in our neighborhood. Imagine a community where we no longer have to worry about the safety of our children, where our streets can be walked without fear, and where travelers can find safe accommodation elsewhere.

The solution is straightforward: shut down the Travel Inn Motel. By doing so, we send a strong message that our community will not stand for such environments that breed violence and threaten our loved ones.

Join me in urging local authorities to take definitive action by signing this petition. Together, we can advocate for a safer community, one where we honor the memory of those we have lost by ensuring such tragedies do not repeat. Your signature is a step towards reclaiming our neighborhoods from the grips of crime. Please sign this petition and help us make Flint a safer place for everyone.

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Christina PorterPetition StarterI am a mother is is devastated by the loss of her son. i need to make a difference.

The Decision Makers

Flint City Council
9 Members
2 Responded
Tonya Burns
Flint City Council - Ward 6
Greetings, Thank you for reaching out to me. The fight for transparency and an end to drug trafficking in motels is a public health crisis. I support Christina and other families as losing a loved one is difficult for any circumstances. [Note: The Change.org Civic Engagement Team reaches out to decision makers to let them know about petitions in their community and to help facilitate engagement with supporters. The above was an email response we received regarding this petition.]
Ladel Lewis
Flint City Council - Ward 2
The safety of our residents is first and foremost. City leadership is working in tandem with county leadership provide the best long term solution. [Note: The Change.org Civic Engagement Team reaches out to decision makers to let them know about petitions in their community and to help facilitate engagement with supporters. The above was an email response we received regarding this petition.]
Jonathan Jarrett
Flint City Council - Ward 9
Sheldon Neeley
Flint City Mayor

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