Using every weapon at its disposal to wage war during the second phase of redevelopment at Pico-Aliso, the Housing Authority essentially achieved a total victory — until the blowback hit over a decade later.
In 1989, the city proposed selling off Jordan Downs to a private developer. But organized tenants defeated the plan just as suddenly as it had been introduced.
Monte Magic Mckay considers himself lucky to have been placed at Camp Kilpatrick instead of a juvenile detention hall — but safe rehabilitation shouldn’t depend on luck.
