Stop the Fred Brown development in San Pedro

Stop the Fred Brown development in San Pedro

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anne ingalls and 19 others have signed recently.

The Issue

San Pedro has always been a close-knit community, a place where our children ride their bikes freely, and families find peace in their surroundings. As a resident deeply invested in the well-being and future of San Pedro, I am concerned about the proposed Fred Brown development that plans to establish a facility with over 100 beds for drug addicts and other individuals with potentially unlawful backgrounds right in the heart of our predominantly single-family neighborhood.

While the intentions behind helping those in need are noble, the chosen location for this development is inappropriate and poses serious threats to our community's safety and stability. Families like mine, who have invested their lives in creating a safe haven for our children, now worry about the increased security risks and the potential impact on property values. The fear of increased crime rates and potential endangerment cannot be ignored.

In San Pedro, our community infrastructure is not equipped to handle such a large facility. The introduction of this establishment will undoubtedly strain our local resources, from law enforcement to social services, which are already under pressure. Don't our children deserve to play safely in their backyards and parks without fear?

It is crucial for decision-makers to hear our voices and understand the real implications of this development. Instead of placing such a facility in the middle of a family-centric community, we need to explore alternative locations better suited to accommodate such a large population in need, locations that do not compromise public safety or property values.

Join me in advocating for the preservation of our community's safety and integrity. Sign this petition to stop the Fred Brown development in San Pedro and help us protect our families and neighborhood. Together, we can encourage a more balanced approach to community planning that considers the well-being of all residents involved.

Your signature can make a difference. Let’s stand united for San Pedro.

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Recent signers:
anne ingalls and 19 others have signed recently.

The Issue

San Pedro has always been a close-knit community, a place where our children ride their bikes freely, and families find peace in their surroundings. As a resident deeply invested in the well-being and future of San Pedro, I am concerned about the proposed Fred Brown development that plans to establish a facility with over 100 beds for drug addicts and other individuals with potentially unlawful backgrounds right in the heart of our predominantly single-family neighborhood.

While the intentions behind helping those in need are noble, the chosen location for this development is inappropriate and poses serious threats to our community's safety and stability. Families like mine, who have invested their lives in creating a safe haven for our children, now worry about the increased security risks and the potential impact on property values. The fear of increased crime rates and potential endangerment cannot be ignored.

In San Pedro, our community infrastructure is not equipped to handle such a large facility. The introduction of this establishment will undoubtedly strain our local resources, from law enforcement to social services, which are already under pressure. Don't our children deserve to play safely in their backyards and parks without fear?

It is crucial for decision-makers to hear our voices and understand the real implications of this development. Instead of placing such a facility in the middle of a family-centric community, we need to explore alternative locations better suited to accommodate such a large population in need, locations that do not compromise public safety or property values.

Join me in advocating for the preservation of our community's safety and integrity. Sign this petition to stop the Fred Brown development in San Pedro and help us protect our families and neighborhood. Together, we can encourage a more balanced approach to community planning that considers the well-being of all residents involved.

Your signature can make a difference. Let’s stand united for San Pedro.

The Decision Makers

Los Angeles City Council
15 Members
1 Responded
Timothy McOsker
Los Angeles City Council - District 15
Thank you to the many community members who have spoken out and shared their perspectives regarding the proposal by Fred Brown Recovery Services to convert the former Little Sisters of the Poor site on Western Avenue near 25th Street in San Pedro into a recovery center. I want to be clear that I do not support this proposal. While we continue to press for more information from the State regulatory agencies and the applicant, as of today, there has been no transparency on the process and no meaningful public outreach regarding the proposal. While I support the importance of recovery services, any proposal must be the right fit with a competent provider, right-sized for the surrounding community, and developed through an open and collaborative process. Based on the information currently available, the proposal is too dense, appears to require displacing approximately 70 residents currently in memory and convalescent care, and represents a significant expansion for an organization that has not previously developed or managed a facility of this size or scale. Critical details regarding the proposed use and expansion remain unresolved, and there are still outstanding questions related to the current ownership of the property, the purchase price, and the potential use of public funds. To ensure a dedicated space for that conversation, my office will host a community town hall focused solely on this proposal. The town hall will take place on Tuesday, April 14 at 6 PM at the Peck Park Community Center. This will provide residents with the opportunity to receive information, ask questions, and share feedback directly. We have invited Fred Brown Recovery Services and state representatives to participate in this discussion, and I strongly encourage you to attend.
Eunisses Hernandez
Los Angeles City Council - District 1
Traci Park
Los Angeles City Council - District 11
Karen Bass
Los Angeles City Mayor

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Petition created on April 2, 2026