Hi petition signers for a revitalized Downtown Orinda, I'm emailing to express our support for 2 amazing candidates running for city council. Darlene Gee & Inga Miller are both very passionate about making a revitalized downtown a reality. I'm endorsing them for a better downtown, along with What's Up Downtown Orinda (WUDO) and OrindaVision. You can also endorse by donating to their campaigns, and/or showing support via a yard sign (available upon request at their websites) Please visit their sites for more info on their POV about the issues you care about. Here's a link a quick bite of their thoughts on downtown: www.darlenegeeforcouncil.com Darlene Gee is up for re-election and committed to a revitalization of Downtown Orinda: As a Council member I am also eager to work with the community to find ways to enhance and revitalize our downtown as a key aspect of our local quality of life. I am committed to maintaining our City’s fiscal health and public safety while still seeking opportunities to protect and improve Orinda’s civic assets. I am fully committed to finding more ways for the Council to receive community input on issues, as well as ensuring that the Council’s activities are transparent, responsive, and focused on keeping Orinda a great place to live. www.ingafororinda.com Inga Miller is a property attorney & 3rd generation Orinda resident running for a seat and committed to a vibrant downtown while keeping Orinda's charm: Downtown deserves our attention. The fact that Orinda has the second lowest per capita sales tax revenue in Contra Costa County (only Oakley is lower) is an objective signal that we are falling short of providing significant opportunity to our residents to stay in Orinda to shop, dine and utilize services from local businesses. Respected members of our community have pointed to my skills as an active listener and objective thinker to bring a balanced approach to improve amenities and opportunities to shop and dine in Orinda while retaining our downtown charm. Supporting initiatives like expanded access to, and visibility of, our treasured San Pablo Creek is part of such a balanced approach. Thank you all, your commitment is vital to our goals for the community! cheers, Monica Fitzsimmons