The following information from the Trees for Sacramento Group concerns the plan to build a parking garage in Capitol Park and to cut down numerous heritage trees.
The Legislature’s Joint Rules Committee (JRC) has called for an “Informational Hearing” this MONDAY MARCH 22 at 11 a.m., in the Assembly Chamber of the State Capitol. It will also be online: https://www.assembly.ca.gov/media/chamber-video/audio
We need to let the JRC members know: they must preserve and protect our Capitol, Capitol Park, and the Capitol Park trees! The Committee will not take a vote at this hearing, but will receive updates on the status of the Project.
HOW YOU CAN BE HEARD:
1) Attend the hearing and speak during public comments – at the end of the agenda. The Capitol will be open – use the North Side entrance along L Street. You must wear a mask, and go through a security and temperature screening.
2) If you can’t attend, then listen/watch the livestream, and be prepared at the end to share your views by phone as if you were there.
It is likely that comments will be limited 2 minutes each. We’ve found that it helps to write out what you want to say – and practice saying it. If it’s more than 2 minutes long, you’ll need to edit. Say what you feel: we want the Legislature to know that this precious park and Capitol must be preserved!
Email your message to the committee at annex@asm.ca.gov)
Please make sure you have let your own Legislators know how you feel – use this handy tool to do so: http://www.saveourcapitol.org/phone2action
If you have not signed the petition . . .
Sign the Petition here Change.org Petition
Reading List:
PAC’s letter to California State Leadership on what to do about the Capitol Annex Project.
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