Building A Homeless Place Research Paper

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Have you ever gone on a walk or jog, seen a person on the street begging, or had to drive 30 minutes to get a new book? I have, and as mayor I would make adding and repairing sidewalks, building a bookstore, and visiting homeless shelters my first priorities.
My first priority would be to add and repair sidewalks. My grandpa uses the sidewalk system everyday and adding and repairing sidewalks will give him and many others a safer place to walk. With the sidewalk system safer for those using it people can walk to homeless shelters like Mohm’s Place which brings me to my next point. The second priority I would have as mayor would be making public appearances at homeless shelters. Mohm's place, a homeless shelter, gives people a safe place

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