Stop Governor Newsom’s Lawsuit Against Norwalk: Demand Fair Homelessness Solutions

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Who is impacted?

Norwalk, a working-class community of color, is being unfairly targeted by Governor Newsom’s lawsuit due to our city’s emergency ordinance on homelessness. Our residents are already grappling with the challenges of rising living costs, public safety concerns, and limited resources. Instead of recognizing these struggles, the state is imposing an unjust burden on our community, demanding that we shoulder a disproportionate share of the region's homelessness crisis. Meanwhile, more affluent cities are not held to the same standards, leaving Norwalk to absorb the brunt of this growing issue.

What is at stake?

If Governor Newsom’s lawsuit against Norwalk proceeds, it could force our community to overturn critical decisions made to protect public safety and quality of life. This will not only strain local resources but could also lead to even greater public safety concerns, as we have seen with previous failed state initiatives like Project Roomkey. Over 300 individuals abandoned that program, leaving them unaccounted for and back on the streets of Norwalk. Without proper planning and resources, the situation could worsen, putting our community at greater risk.

Why is now the time to act?

Now is the time for Norwalk residents to stand together and demand fair solutions from the state. We need to ensure that Governor Newsom and the state provide our community with the resources needed to address homelessness effectively, rather than imposing harmful legal actions that disregard our local needs. We cannot wait — if we don’t act now, our community will continue to bear the brunt of policies that do not work for us. Join me in signing this petition to stop the lawsuit and protect Norwalk!