Veterans peer-run respite home on Lyles Drive

Said she collected signatures from about 25 homes (45+ individuals) opposing the respite home, and raised concerns about incomplete background checks and lack of on-site mental health professionals, citing a reported panic-attack incident requiring an ambulance.

Supported the mission but said the subdivision location is wrong, and that constant neighborhood fear would be unhealthy for the guests too.

A veteran-family resident who said the program's voluntary model means staff can't check medications or weapons, asking where that leaves neighbors.

Lives kitty-corner with two young sons; said the lack of background, medical history and weapons checks makes her fearful whenever her boys roam the neighborhood.

A veteran who helped canvass the neighborhood, confirming overwhelming opposition, and criticizing the 'low crisis' framing and discharge-status screening gaps.

The homeowner/landlord defended renting to MHA, sharing both leases to show he's not charging the charity more, and said he'd support extending the lease if the program operates safely.

Questioned the program's cost-effectiveness, calculating roughly $32,000+ per guest in its busiest year against a $450,000 budget, and urged helping more veterans a different way.

Supports veterans but said this neighborhood with kids isn't the right spot, and asked whether sellers must disclose the respite home to buyers.