Aspens Rosemeade Senior Living

Asked whether the sale was already final and noted Carrollton does not need another high-end senior facility.

Expressed concern that Emerson Rosemead provides much-needed affordable independent living and that the proposed development will displace vulnerable seniors.

Shared professional background in health care, warning that displacing medically fragile seniors will lead to increased hospitalizations and hardship.

Noted that his 92-year-old mother lives at Emerson and that the facility fills a vital, affordable gap with essential support services.

A 73-year-old resident of Emerson spoke about living paycheck to paycheck and the devastating impact of being forced out of his home.

Stated that demolishing the building's stability is equivalent to demolishing people's lives and urged the council to value seniors.

Spoke on behalf of her stepmother and neighbors, noting that residents were blindsided and that new luxury villas will be unaffordable.

Shared that his 89-year-old mother recently moved to Emerson after being displaced from another facility and is terrified of moving again.

Shared that he has led worship services at Emerson for 10 years and emphasized that seniors deserve peace and community, not housing stress.

Stated that over 30 residents showed up because they are in danger of losing their homes and urged the council to consider human needs over dollar signs.

Shared his experience moving his parents to Emerson on social security and emphasized the extreme scarcity of affordable assisted living.

Stated that for elderly residents, displacement feels like a death sentence and asked the council to show mercy.

A 12-year resident of Emerson stated that the facility is her home and prayed the council would not approve its demolition.

Principal of CR Capital (property owner) expressed support for the project, stating the property is financially insolvent and has required millions in subsidies.

A retired accountant acknowledged the city's tax revenue incentive but questioned societal failure in providing affordable housing.

Urged the council to make a moral decision rather than a purely capitalistic one regarding the elderly residents.