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I agree how frustrating this is, particularly to businesses, and the City of Olympia to have this type of behavior continue. I'm also extremely frustrated with our system. You see, I'm his older sister. We have tried to get him help for his mental health problems, which he was been disabled from since early 20s. I've even taken him to rehabilitation facilities where they have refused to take him, even when he has asked for help. We've went to mental health facilities that have sent him home, even though he was a danger to self and others (In Oregon). We even went as far as getting custodial rights to help with getting help so that he can be stable and productive. Although we got custody, it also failed. As some may know, when you have mental health issues and then an addiction to drugs, it is a very hard combination to get proper treatment. Even jail time, as you have seen, for repeated offenses. My brother has been a productive member of Olympia in the past when he helped run a successful pizza place not so long ago. He also is a talented artist, although currently it doesnt seem like it. I hope that the Community Court is able to provide the consequences and support that is needed for many transient people. I'm not making excuses at all. I do feel that people need to have consequences, and if jail is it, then so be it. My intent with sharing this is to apologize to the City and its residents for what my brother has done. I wish that you all knew him when he was well. He is a great, caring human being, maybe to a fault. So if you see him around, remind him he has a family who loves him and we hope he can get his life on track again. I mean no disrespect to anyone. If I thought it would help I would take his punishment. However, most of you know that it is enabling and he needs to do what is right on his own decision. If you have ideas on what else can be done, I'm open to suggestions. I want to mention again that we don't condone this behavior and know he can be better and consequences are unavoidable. Thanks for taking the time to read this and allowing me to give another point of view.