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WHY: The San Joaquin River Parkway should be accessible to everyone in the community. The City Manager is proposing recommendations for the City's 2035 General Plan update that would substantially limit access to the River West/Lewis S. Eaton Trail project. The recommendations limit vehicular access to the park so significantly, they effectively turn a 500-acre regional amenity into a neighborhood park benefiting the few people that live within walking distance. It is very important that the City Council and Mayor hear from many residents throughout the community. Please join us!
WHAT: Join the River Parkway Trust and the Center For Multicultural Cooperation (CMC) for a meeting about the River West/Lewis S. Eaton Trail expansion project. This will be an opportunity for you to learn about the project, and learn how to provide your input on trails, fishing access, boating and picnicking locations on the Parkway. Refreshments will be provided.
WHEN: Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at 5:30 p.m.
WHERE: River Parkway Trust Headquarters, 11605 Old Friant Rd, 3-miles north of Woodward Park.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE MEETING: 559.248-8480 ext. 105 sweaver@riverparkway.org
WAYS TO MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD:
If you miss the January 16 meeting, you can still make your voice heard. Remember, it's very important that the City Council and Mayor hear from the community.
1) Call or Write
Call or write your City Council Member and the Mayor, and let them know you believe the Parkway should be accessible to the entire community. Be sure to ask that the Council not approve the City Manager's recommendations.
- Click here to find out which Council Member represents you and to get their contact information.
- Submit a letter to Mayor Ashley Swearengin at this email address, or call the Mayor's office at 559.621.8000.
2) Be Part of a Video Petition
You can participate in the video petition that is being put together by CMC. All you need to do is film a 15 second clip with your smartphone, camera, or webcam and email it to info@cmcweb.com.
Prompt for 15-second testimonial in support of Parkway access for everyone:
"My name is (enter your name) and I believe everyone should have access to the River Parkway. I'm standing here with the San Joaquin River Parkway and Conservation Trust because (enter your reason why the Council should make community access to the River Parkway a priority)."
It will take all of us working together to make the Parkway accessible for all. Access to the river for future generations is our responsibility.
3) Attend
There are two upcoming City Council meetings that will address the River West/ Lewis S. Eaton project. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend.
- January 17, 2013, at 5:00 p.m. - Fresno City Council Chambers, City Hall, 2nd Floor, 2600 Fresno Street. This is a workshop on the River West/Lewis S. Trail project.
- February 7, 2013, Time TBA - Fresno City Council Chambers, City Hall, 2nd Floor, 2600 Fresno Street. There will be an action item for the project and public comments will be heard.
We will continue to send you updates with the latest information on this important Parkway issue. Thanks for your support.
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