We, the residents of Orinda, are concerned about the present condition of our downtown and its lack of improvement and amenities. A renewed downtown is necessary to better serve residents and merchants and to bolster the financial health of the City of Orinda, our property values, and school district. Current, new, old, young and future Orinda residents deserve to live in a place of pride and enjoyment. We hereby petition the Orinda City Council to immediately commence development of a plan to restore Orinda’s downtown area.