During a recent government meeting, community concerns regarding the \"Home in Tacoma Phase 2\" proposal were prominently voiced by Janice Fixie Dusky, secretary of the West End Neighborhood Council. Dusky presented a letter from the council urging officials to reject the current proposal, advocating instead for a more moderate approach.

The council's letter criticized the proposal as \"overreaching,\" claiming it exceeds the intent of the previously passed amended ordinance 28793. Dusky emphasized that the original compromises and promises made during the ordinance's passage have been disregarded in the new plan.

Among the recommendations put forth by the council were the establishment of at least one designated parking space per housing unit, a ban on using shipping containers for housing and storage, and the requirement for developers to pay all impact fees. Additionally, they called for design standards to ensure that new buildings align with existing neighborhood patterns.

The meeting highlighted the ongoing tension between development initiatives and community interests, as local leaders seek to balance growth with the preservation of neighborhood character. The council's stance reflects a broader concern among residents about the implications of rapid development in their area.