The Sunnybrook project is officially canceled. You stopped this development in its tracks. Stay alert for future zoning proposals.
September 3, 2018
Final supporters
As concerned citizens of Alton, we stand firmly against the development of The Sunnybrook low-income housing project in our community! The planning of this project by Ed Hightower and Morrissey Construction was done “under the radar”. Only at the last minute was an article published in the Telegraph with the news of what is to be, making it sound like it was a done deal. The article was written with such blatant spin that it was insulting to those who truly care for, and LIVE in this community! We, the residents of Alton are working hard for the future of our town and we will not support any such housing project while there is already an over abundance of low-income dwellings. As citizens of goodwill, we are trying to move our beautiful city forward and recover from the scars of past housing projects and mismanaged properties. In the long run, Sunnybrook will be no different. Please consider signing this petition in opposition to another housing project in Alton. This document will be sent to city hall.
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
June 20, 2018
June 17, 2018
The momentum is undeniable now. City hall is starting to take notice.
Reached 100 supporters
June 14, 2018
158 Comments
So disappointed in Ed Hightower, someone I’ve looked up to since he was my elementary school principal, for his involvement in what can only be described as typical crooked Illinois politics.
I have lived in the area for 50 years. I agree we do not need another housing complex in Alton. I seen a difference when Joestine Terrace was torn down. We need to tear down old houses and buildings and develop single family homes throughout Alton. If you want a housing complex try another surrounding city. Spread the love!
I live a quarter mile away from this site and I do not wish to have section 8 housing down the street from me. This will NOT help Alton, but hurt it. If this happens, I will be selling my house and not only move out of Alton but move out of the state so Madison county and Alton do not get any of my tax money that I regularly pay.
This cannot be touted as a job creating project , 70 temporary construction jobs are not worth it . Why was joesting terrace torn down to begin with ? How will this housing project be any different ? The tax paying citizens of Alton do not need any more burden than we already carry
Was totally blindsided by this as well... we are raising sewer fees, property taxes etc but have the money (250,000 per unit for 40 units ultimately) to build townhomes... something isn’t adding up. Nevertheless this will still go through
See how far this project gets where Hightower resides in Edwardsville. Not a chance. I'm for affordable housing but I'm not for anymore section 8 in Alton. People should have The opportunity for ownership but 15 years? C'mon. Will be a revolving door. Alton is on the uptick and it seems Hightower is out to sabotage the area. Get over losing the superintendent position here and try building this in Edwardsville. Would never happen.
Racism show it ugly head I'm for the project.
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The Sunnybrook project is officially canceled. You stopped this development in its tracks. Stay alert for future zoning proposals.
September 3, 2018
Final supporters
As concerned citizens of Alton, we stand firmly against the development of The Sunnybrook low-income housing project in our community! The planning of this project by Ed Hightower and Morrissey Construction was done “under the radar”. Only at the last minute was an article published in the Telegraph with the news of what is to be, making it sound like it was a done deal. The article was written with such blatant spin that it was insulting to those who truly care for, and LIVE in this community! We, the residents of Alton are working hard for the future of our town and we will not support any such housing project while there is already an over abundance of low-income dwellings. As citizens of goodwill, we are trying to move our beautiful city forward and recover from the scars of past housing projects and mismanaged properties. In the long run, Sunnybrook will be no different. Please consider signing this petition in opposition to another housing project in Alton. This document will be sent to city hall.
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
June 20, 2018
June 17, 2018
The momentum is undeniable now. City hall is starting to take notice.
Reached 100 supporters
June 14, 2018
158 Comments
WE DO NOT NEED THIS IN ALTON WE HAVE MORE THAN ENOUGH OF THIS KIND OF HOUSING WE NEED AFFORDABLE SENIOR LIVING I AM 2ND WARD ALDERWOMAN FOR ALTON GET OUT OF OUR TOWN ED HIGHTOWER PUT IN EDWARDSVILLE WHERE YOU LIVE
So disappointed in Ed Hightower, someone I’ve looked up to since he was my elementary school principal, for his involvement in what can only be described as typical crooked Illinois politics.
I have lived in the area for 50 years. I agree we do not need another housing complex in Alton. I seen a difference when Joestine Terrace was torn down. We need to tear down old houses and buildings and develop single family homes throughout Alton. If you want a housing complex try another surrounding city. Spread the love!
I live a quarter mile away from this site and I do not wish to have section 8 housing down the street from me. This will NOT help Alton, but hurt it. If this happens, I will be selling my house and not only move out of Alton but move out of the state so Madison county and Alton do not get any of my tax money that I regularly pay.
This cannot be touted as a job creating project , 70 temporary construction jobs are not worth it . Why was joesting terrace torn down to begin with ? How will this housing project be any different ? The tax paying citizens of Alton do not need any more burden than we already carry
Was totally blindsided by this as well... we are raising sewer fees, property taxes etc but have the money (250,000 per unit for 40 units ultimately) to build townhomes... something isn’t adding up. Nevertheless this will still go through
See how far this project gets where Hightower resides in Edwardsville. Not a chance. I'm for affordable housing but I'm not for anymore section 8 in Alton. People should have The opportunity for ownership but 15 years? C'mon. Will be a revolving door. Alton is on the uptick and it seems Hightower is out to sabotage the area. Get over losing the superintendent position here and try building this in Edwardsville. Would never happen.
Racism show it ugly head I'm for the project.
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WE DO NOT NEED THIS IN ALTON WE HAVE MORE THAN ENOUGH OF THIS KIND OF HOUSING WE NEED AFFORDABLE SENIOR LIVING I AM 2ND WARD ALDERWOMAN FOR ALTON GET OUT OF OUR TOWN ED HIGHTOWER PUT IN EDWARDSVILLE WHERE YOU LIVE