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City of Santa Cruz: Protect the Ohlone village and burial site at Branciforte Creek
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    3,054 out of 5,000
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    1. City of Santa Cruz
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    Save the Knoll
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Sep 19, 2011

Following a robust community-driven campaign in opposition to a controversial condo development, KB Homes and the City of Santa Cruz have reached compromise that will protect the ancient Native American burial site. The Knoll, an area where the remains of an Ohlone child were found earlier this summer, will be preserved for Ohlone Indians.

The community group, Save the Knoll, delivered more than 3,000 signatures from Change.org supporters at two public meetings, in addition to holding several rallies, marches, and public events.

We implore the City of Santa Cruz to honor the wishes of Ohlone descendant Ann Marie Sayers by taking action to permanently protect the ancient village and burial site on the Knoll at Branciforte Creek (5 Isbel Dr.) KB Home currently plans to build seven homes, driveways and a new road within the known 6,000 year old cultural and archaeological site. Out of respect for the original people of this land, the sacredness of a burial ground, and the rich cultural and historical value of the area, we ask that you not allow any more digging or construction to occur on the Knoll. Thank you.

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Protect the Ohlone village and burial site at Branciforte Creek

Dear Mayor, Councilmembers, Planners and Staff,

We implore the City of Santa Cruz to honor the wishes of Ohlone descendant Ann Marie Sayers by taking action to permanently protect the ancient village and burial site on the Knoll at Branciforte Creek (5 Isbel Dr.)

KB Home currently plans to build seven homes, driveways and a new road within the known 6,000 year old cultural and archaeological site. Out of respect for the original people of this land, the sacredness of a burial ground, and the rich cultural and historical value of the area, we ask that you not allow any more digging or construction to occur on the Knoll. Thank you.

Sincerely,

[Your name]

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