Hacienda Heights residents protest conversion of Motel 6 near school into Project Homekey site

HACIENDA HEIGHTS, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Members of the Hacienda Heights community came together on Saturday to protest the decision to turn a Motel 6 into a permanent housing project for the homeless they say is too close to a school.

Parents and concerned residents chanted "kids safety first, no homekey project" while waving signs and American flags at the protest.
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Protesters say the motel is too close to a local elementary school and would cause safety issues for kids.

They say the motel is only one block away from the school.

The plan is part of Project Homekey.
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They also say people were not aware of the sudden change in plan, and feel the city did not properly communicate their plans with them.