URGENT INQUIRY ON HOUSING FUNDS ALLOCATION And ACCOUNTABILITY 

I was just wondering ...where had all the funding awarded for low income housing going??? People in the streets are being harassed! After Humboldt County was granted a sum of $3,784,294 for housing homeless individuals and families.

Hello neighbor, my name is Amy Tiner, Im a Executive Member of WeShineTogether LLC. I am expressing my deep concern regarding the allocation and utilization of housing funds in Humboldt County. After some research this discovery surprised me. Despite the significant funding received for housing initiatives, including the recent grants awarded to a sum of almost four million dollars, pertaining to the Community Development Block Grant from HUD. There seems to be a lack of transparency and progress in addressing the urgent housing needs of our community.(https://humboldtgov.org/3515/Community-Development-Block-Grants "1").

As an Executive member of WeShineTogether LLC. It has come to my attention that a substantial portion of these funds has not been accounted for, and yet sadly, people experiencing homelessness are being harassed and reprimanded for illegal camping.(https://humboldtgov.org/210/Housing-and-Grants "2"). Many of homless Americans have been waiting for housing assistance, with little to no updates on the status of thier applications. Where are people supposed to go while they wait? The recent crackdown on illegal camping only exacerbates our plight here WeShineTogether to sow the seeds of prosperity in our community. .....Furthermore, the construction of tiny homes a few years ago raises additional questions. These homes, which were intended to provide emergency housing, are now sitting unused and collecting dust. (https://humboldtgov.org/3357/Tiny-House-Villages-and-Emergency-Housin "3"). What was the purpose of building these homes if they are not being utilized to address the housin.g crisis? Well we have a solution and that's to restore our community by offering opportunity by providing homeless residents  self employment. Equipping our employees with health and beauty products and uplifting services to enhance quality of living in Humboldt county California.

Additionally, we are troubled by the recent news of two women involved in embezzling funds from housilk](https://www.northcoastjournal.com/NewsBlog/archives/2024/12/24/former-humco-fair-bookkeeper-pleads-guilty-in-embezzlement-case "4"). This scandal highlights the need for greater accountability and oversight in the management of housing funds. How can we trust that the funds are being used appropriately when such incidents occur?

I urge you to provide a detailed explanation of how the housing funds have been allocated and spent, and what steps are being taken to ensure that these funds are used effectively to address the housing crisis in our community. The people of Humboldt County deserve transparency and accountability in the management of these critical resources.

Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to your pr

ompt response.

 Redemption Through Resilience

1. In the heart of a small American city, corruption lurked in the shadows of buildings and in the alleys of downtown Eureka California. Quentin Bell, once a pawn in this game of deceit, had seen it all. Lost cars to envious police officers. Treated unfairly by Landlords. The law enforcement not protecting peoples rights. Quentin observed the events that transpired at the "Devils Playground". a homeless encampment behind the Bay-shore Mall. In 2023, he was convicted of drug trafficking, a crime that exposed the deep-rooted issues of money, racism, poverty, and power in America.

2.  Quentin has suffered from homelessness on and off for years in Humboldt County. Quentin's life had been a series of unfortunate events, punctuated by moments of clarity and determination. Sometimes becoming victim to systemic error. Living in a world where poverty was the norm, he witnessed firsthand how money and power were wielded to maintain the status quo. Racism and prejudice was a constant undercurrent, pulling him and his community down at every turn.

3. However, Quentin's time in jail, for selling/trafficking drugs, became a period of introspection and transformation. Surrounded by others who had been caught in the same web of corruption, he began to see the bigger picture.The system wasn't just broken—it was designed to be that way. Those in power thrived on the misery of the marginalized, ensuring that the cycle of poverty and crime continued. Miraculously a book written by a famous author named Napoleon Hill, titled Think and Grow Rich manifested itself.

4. The strange thing about this books sudden appearance is based on one astonishing fact, A couple of hours before he acquired it. Quentin was thinking about that book quite a bit that day, More than he had been a few weeks prior to his discovery. He remembered several years ago when he first laid eyes on Think and Grow Rich.  His eyes could not break away from the pages. How powerful that book was,but unfortunately, he did not have a chance to finish it. This particular day Quentin's fantasized about reading it again.

5. Napoleon Hill left a permanent impact on him. A strong impression for him to ask his father, a couple years back during the COVID epidemic if he could mail him that book while he was serving time for a weapons charge. 
The book did not show up in time, because Quentin accepted a plea bargain and was granted probation before his Amazon package was delivered to the Humboldt County Correction Facility.  Upon his release Quentin made a mistake and forgot to return to the jail and retrieve the world famous philosophy. The correctional facility kept the book and circulated through out the different dorms.

6.Only this time two years later Quentin returned to custody again, facing a sells/trafficking charge. Although somehow as if a strike of luck. Quentin was about to be in possession of a very important book he left behind! A book responsible for changing many peoples lives. Transforming them from a life of poverty into a life of riches. Both monetary and spiritually. Laying on his bunk one day, deep in thought. The desire to change his life returned, reminiscing on how using just a little bit of the principles he read in the beginning chapters of Think and Grow Rich in the past. Changed his life tremendously! Mr. Bell definitely recognized how powerful that book is, now  he was wishing a chance to read it again.

7.Then later that day, as he was walking laps with another inmate, he decided to spark up a conversation about the book. The guy walking laps with Quentin replied that the book was at his bunk. He immediately went to his unit and returned with Think and Grow Rich from Napoleon Hill. Then boom it just magically appeared in the dorm. Quentin studied that book everyday. Read it three times from start to finish as the author instructed. And took it even further! He copied the words of each chapter, almost verbatim into his notebook.

8. Quentin knew that he was using the principal of auto suggestion. Training his subconscious mind to carry out his definite chief aim. Imprinting this philosophy in his brain, to train it into transmuting his desire into reality. Creating self confidence and faith to carry out his desires with a definite purpose. As a bonus he discovered that it was also a good way to pass the time. Sometime during his routine of serious study, he promised himself as soon he was out of custody. He will be determined to follow the 13 + principles described each chapter! 

9.It was then he started to build his Organized Plans and begun to develop up a burning desire for creating a method to effectively combat poverty. An old idea flashed into his mind. Something he intended to do a couple years prior to his recent arrest. Although sadly, Quentin unfortunately let the drugs and money distract him from that idea. In hindsight, in his present reality, WeShineTogether LLC is the offspring of his original idea. A non profit organization called Together We Shine. Which focuses on employing homeless people to clean up garbage of the street. 

10. Upon his release, Quentin vowed to make a change. After realizing his non profit idea was not an immediate solution to his financial, housing and  employment needs. He decided to start a business focused on providing opportunities for those in poverty. Quentin still had a few thousand dollars in the bank from his illegal en devours. Using his membership with Club Viago. Quentin planned to buy their health and beauty products for a wholesale price. He discussed this idea to his friends, who were also homeless,asking them to join the business, helping him sale the health and beauty products. Promising to split the profit fifty fifty and that is because Quentin is very spiritual and believes in fairness. Following the universal principal of Natural Law. His goal was to break the cycle that had trapped him and so many others. A big screw you to the system of corruption!

11.Quentin's business idea became a beacon of hope among his friends, a testament to resilience and the power of redemption. Determined to make his vision a reality, Quentin gathered enough money to buy a city business license—a solicitor's license to be exact. He went to City Hall, ready to take the next step.

12.  To his surprise, City Hall informed him that he needed to be screened at the police department before obtaining his permit. Undeterred, Quentin went to the police department and went through the screening process. He waited patiently for three weeks, but no response came. Frustrated but not defeated, Quentin decided to follow up. When he inquired about his screening application inside the police station, they told him to return the next day. The next day, Quentin eagerly returned, only to be met with a rejection notice—without a written statement or explanation.

13. Refusing to be deterred, Quentin went back to City Hall to ask why this was happening. Yet again, he was met with no explanation. It seemed as if City Hall and the police department were playing along with each other, stalling his progress. After several visits to City Hall, Quentin's frustration grew. He demanded answers, determined to make them do something about it.

14. One day, by sheer coincidence, a police officer happened to be at City Hall during one of Quentin's visits. Sensing an opportunity, Quentin confronted the officer, questioning the rejection of his permit and the lack of transparency. The officer, caught off guard, stumbled through vague responses, further revealing the cracks in the system. He suggested they talk outside, away from prying ears.

15. Outside, the officer's true intentions became clear. "Why should I give an ex-drug trafficker a business license?" he sneered. Quentin was taken aback but quickly realized that the officer had essentially confessed to the corruption he suspected all along. The police had no right to deny his business license based on past mistakes, especially when his business posed no threat to the community—it was all about selling health and beauty products.  

16.This was a turning point. Quentin realized that the fight had reached a whole new level. It wasn't just about securing a business license anymore; it was about standing up against systemic corruption and fighting for his future, for his daughter's future. His daughter was in foster care because her mother was in jail for a serious crime. Quentin had to do something—anything—to create a stable life for her.

17.Quentin reached out to Sacramento, asking if they screened for business licenses. Their answer was a resounding "no," confirming his suspicions about the local corruption he was facing. This revelation fueled his determination even more.

18.  With limited resources but an abundance of determination, Quentin began to use his knowledge of adverse possession in California to make a difference in his own life. While he was incarcerated he got a letter from child protective services informing him that they had his daughter Freedom in their custody. That's why his mindset changed. Using the principles in that book he decided. offered mentorship programs, and created community outreach initiatives to combat poverty head-on.The system wasn't just broken—it was designed to be that way. Those in power thrived on the misery of the marginalized, ensuring that the cycle of poverty and crime continued.

19.  Determined to overcome these obstacles, Quentin delved into the legalities of adverse possession, specifically California Civil Procedure 325. He knew this knowledge could be a powerful tool in his fight. Armed with this information, that he had been interested in for years. Although very skeptical in the past after some trial and error due to societies systemic impurities. Quentin began to navigate the murky waters of bureaucracy and corruption with renewed vigor.  

20. After several arrests for trespassing at the second house on 915 G Street in Eureka, California, Quentin never faced conviction. Instead, under duress of a probation violation, he reluctantly accepted a deal to regain his freedom after being detained for three weeks to a month. His anger and resolve grew, propelling him to move on to a third house on Pine Street. He followed the same procedures and filed the same paperwork, only to be met with the same dismissive treatment from the authorities.

21. Despite facing numerous arrests and legal battles, Quentin pressed on. At 1627 Pine Street, he faced the threat of arrest yet again, but with the electricity in his name, Quentin held firm. He even faced further arrests, but never a conviction for trespassing. The story of his resilience spread, inspiring many.

22.Refusing to be beaten, Quentin moved on to a fourth house at 918 J Street. Here, his perseverance finally seemed to pay off. He built a fence around the property, posted "No Trespassing" signs with his civil case number, and continued to ward off police attempts to remove him. Quentin's determination and legal knowledge created a barrier the corrupt system struggled to penetrate.

23. However, the barrier of the corrupt system began to break down when Quentin filed a court complaint stating that he had a business license under the name "We Shine Together." The court informed Quentin that he could no longer represent himself, a decision he later found to be around 80% accurate according to his research.

24. Then the harassment began by the working class citizens. Neighbors trespassed, stole his tools, and the police did nothing. Quentin should have known they would do nothing—he was up against a system working in cahoots to maintain the status quo. Despite the setbacks, Quentin's determination never wavered. He documented the corruption and harassment on his YouTube channel, "Quentin Bell@Quentin Rings," showcasing the reality of his struggle and the systemic corruption at 918 J Street.

25. After Quentin's YouTube channel video exposed the corruption, three or four weeks later he was arrested again for trespassing at his civil matter. Released on his own recognizance two weeks later, he returned to find the fencing he had built gone, disappeared without a trace. Undeterred, Quentin was determined to take his case to trial. He tried to prepare his public defender with all his court paperwork and business license, only to discover at the last minute that his defender wasn't providing this information to the district attorney.

26. Forced to represent himself in court, Quentin was shocked to hear the judge and district attorney during trial, dismiss his civil matters and business license as irrelevant, deliberately hiding evidence from the jury. Deceiving the American people. Which ultimately turned the verdict into a mistrial. All because. Despite attempts to silence him, Quentin dropped hints about his business license and civil matter under the radar enough not to be held in contempt. Spitting in the face of systemic corruption. Eleven jurors found him guilty, and one juror found him innocent, resulting in a deadlock.

27.In the subsequent trial, the court employed the same tactics, dismissing all of Quentin's efforts to plead his case and shooting down all his motions and appeals. The judge and district attorney once again claimed his civil matters and business license were irrelevant. Despite representing himself, Quentin had a friend who was a lawyer providing legal advice and support. Other public defenders, standing for truth and justice, approached Quentin, encouraging him to appeal on the grounds of hearsay.

28. One of Quentin's witnesses, Rob Knight, showed up but couldn't take the stand, leaving angry and declaring the court session rigged. The injustice was palpable, and the court ultimately convicted Quentin, even though the property owner never appeared in either trial. Under California Civil Procedure law, Quentin had won the house by default.

29. After being prosecuted for trespassing and facing different verdicts for the same charge, Quentin noticed people occupying the house at 918 J Street. Now in the appeal process, Quentin prepared for his next court date on February 13th 2025. Despite the public defender's office initially offering representation for the appeal, they later refused, citing Quentin's previous self-representation.

Anyone can clearly see the injustice being played out, but Quentin continues today to push forward with his dream of making a difference, a positive impact.

To overcome the struggle, Quentin became 

...hunted...angry....scared....confused... brave ..determined with renewed vigor. And corruption is in the hearts of people.

Quentin Bell's journey from a convict to a community leader showcased the trans-formative power of resilience and determination. His story became a symbol of hope for all those who had been oppressed by the corrupt system. And while the battle was far from over, Quentin's unwavering resolve proved that change was possible, even in the face of overwhelming odds.

Let's highlight events in Quentin's story with  "eye opening" details:

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**Redemption Resilience**

 Quentin Bell, once a pawn in this game of deceit, had seen it all. In 2023, he was convicted of drug trafficking, a crime that exposed the deep-rooted issues of money, racism, poverty, and power in America.

A BURNING DESIRE 

Quentin's life had been a series of unfortunate events, punctuated by moments of clarity and determination. Born into a world where poverty was the norm, he witnessed firsthand how money and power were wielded to maintain the status quo. Racism was a constant undercurrent.

FAITH

However, Quentin's time in jail became a period of introspection and transformation. Surrounded by others who had been caught in the same web of corruption, he began to see the bigger picture. The system wasn't just broken—it was designed to be that way. Those in power thrived on the misery of the marginalized, ensuring that the cycle of poverty and crime continued.

DEFINITE OF PURPOSE 

Upon his release, Quentin vowed to make a change. He started a business focused on providing opportunities for those in poverty. His goal was to break the cycle that had trapped him and so many others. With limited resources but an abundance of determination.

PARIDIME SHIFT

Quentin's business became a beacon of hope, a testament to resilience and the power of redemption. Determined to make his vision a reality, Quentin gathered enough money to buy a city business license—a solicitor's license to be exact. He went to City Hall, ready to take the next step.

PERSISTENCE 

To his surprise, City Hall informed him that he needed to be screened at the police department before obtaining his permit. Undeterred, Quentin went to the police department and went through the screening process. He waited patiently for three weeks, but no response came. Frustrated but not defeated, Quentin decided to follow up.

*RECOGNIZING FAILURE TO BE

When he inquired at the police department, they told him to return the next day. The next day, Quentin eagerly returned, only to be met with a rejection notice—without a written statement or explanation.

*EQUIVALENT SEED FOR SUCCESS

Refusing to be deterred, Quentin went back to City Hall to ask why this was happening. Yet again, he was met with no explanation. It seemed as if City Hall and the police department were playing along with each other, stalling his progress. After several visits to City Hall, Quentin's frustration grew. He demanded answers, determined to make them do something about it.

POWER OF SUBCONSCIOUS MIND 

One day, by sheer coincidence, a police officer happened to be at City Hall during one of Quentin's visits. Sensing an opportunity, Quentin confronted the officer, questioning the rejection of his permit and the lack of transparency. The officer, caught off guard, stumbled through vague responses, further revealing the cracks in the system. He suggested they talk outside, away from prying ears.

IN THE FACE OF ADVERSITY 

Outside, the officer's true intentions became clear. "Why should I give an ex-drug trafficker a business license?" he sneered. Quentin was taken aback but quickly realized that the officer had essentially confessed to the corruption he suspected all along. The police had no right to deny his business license based on past mistakes, especially when his business posed no threat to the community—it was all about selling health and beauty products.

ORGANIZED PLANNING 

This was a turning point. Quentin realized that the fight had reached a whole new level. It wasn't just about securing a business license anymore; it was about standing up against systemic corruption and fighting for his future, for his daughter's future. His daughter was in foster care because her mother was in jail. Quentin had to do something—anything—to create a stable life for her.

PURPOSE IS KEY

Determined to overcome these obstacles, Quentin delved into the legalities of adverse possession, specifically California Civil Procedure 325. He knew this knowledge could be a powerful tool in his fight. Armed with this new information, Quentin began to navigate the murky waters of bureaucracy and corruption with renewed vigor.

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE 

Quentin reached out to Sacramento, asking if they screened for business licenses. Their answer was a resounding "no," confirming his suspicions about the local corruption he was facing. This revelation fueled his determination even more.

FACTS ARE FACTS

After several arrests for trespassing at the second house on 915 G Street in Eureka, California, Quentin never faced conviction. Instead, under duress of a probation violation.