Sean Cononie is a known advocate for the homeless community. According to the article, Cononie was paid $4.8 million dollars by the city of Hollywood to not only relocate, but leave the city. The deal between Cononie and Hollywood consisted of the exchange of the homeless shelter, along with his other properties in the city for the money.

However, for Cononie, leaving the city not only means finding a new home for himself but a new home for his 112 “clients” whom consist of the homeless community. In 2015, Cononie purchased a former 125-room hotel in Polk County for $2.1 million, where he was able to house 112 clients who were formerly staying in a Hollywood homeless shelter.

However, the article reports that Cononie recently decided to sell the hotel building for $2.8 million dollars on Friday, the 11th. It is suspected that Cononie wants to return to Hollywood, despite not being allowed back.

This article highlights the relevant concern, in regard to a growing homeless population. Hollywood Commissioner, Linda Sherwood, voices her opinion on the matter: “We gave him the extra money in order for him to stay out of our city for 30 years. I would be very unhappy if his clients come back to Hollywood, whether it’s under a bridge or on the beach.”

Displacing the homeless community will worsen the issue at hand. However, Sherwood insists that eliminating resources, such as the ones previously being offered by Cononie, will alleviate the issue. Sherwood’s issue is not with homelessness but with the homeless community.

Citation:

“Paid $4.8 Million to Leave, Homeless Advocate Sean Cononie Ready to Return to South Florida.” Sun-Sentinel.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Mar. 2016. <http://www.sun-sentinel.com/local/broward/hollywood/fl-cononie-coming-back-hollywood-20160314-story.html>.