CELEBRATE GOOD TIMES, Council Meeting TONIGHT, & We Made a Video :)!
1) Wow! We've reached over 1000 signatures! That makes this petition one of Change.orgs MOST signed petitions! Amazing work, NEW WEST! Your support and eagerness for a safer intersection at the school crossing at 6th & 2nd is LOUD & CLEAR!
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2) Join the New West Council Meeting on Zoom or in Person (Tonight Dec 2)
Come to City Council Meeting TONIGHT at 6pm (though presentations begin at 7pm so you can show up or start your Zoom at just before 7pm!).
In Person Meeting Details: Monday, December 02, 2024 @ 6:00 PM Meeting held in Council Chamber Second Floor, City Hall
ZOOM: ZOOM INFO HERE (link will become available at the time or closer to the meeting spot, the Zoom Meeting ID is 686 8875 2527
I know you will be feeding your kids or getting them to bed, so join on Zoom at 7pm for delegations and do your best! You don't need to speak, just sit/stand or Zoommmm and be counted!
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3) Yep, we made a video - parents and community members express their concerns for council to hear - you can watch it here and see some of the challenges that occur at this school crossing for yourself (or bring a lawn chair by and see it for yourself - I captured these videos in about 20 minutes of hanging out on a nice day) - https://youtu.be/PepQQ9ijlCI
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I'll end with another statement of gratitude:
*We've had a lot of STRONG support from community groups this week. The Herbert Spencer PAC has sent an official letter to council in support. We've collaborated with the DPAC and they also plan to bring their voice to the meeting tonight in the shared movement for better safety at our schools. We've connected with the folks at the GBNRA and they are sharing our message and supporting. The HS Principal (big thanks and shout out to you!) has sent our message out to all families of HS. We are connecting with the Principal at GBN Middle, we are connecting with the School Board (and I know we have some support building there too)... and maybe even one of the radio stations is interested in chatting with us :O! Oh and an article was shared today on New West Spotlight: https://newwestspotlight.beehiiv.com/subscribe?ref=5fJ9jBc5PZ
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HAS BEEN AMPLYFYING OUR VOICE AND TO ALL THOSE WHO ARE SUPPORTING A POSITIVE CHANGE IN OUR COMMUNITY SEE YOU TONIGHT <3
And a quote - “The opinion of each person matters. All opinions are subjective. We should stop relying on others’ views and start believing in our own instinct whatever position in the society we have. All are equal.” — Maria Karvouni
Take care and may you find a spot of kindness for yourself and others in your day!
~Lyndsay