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I come from a low-income household, and was on government assistance throughout K-12 here. I started playing percussion thanks to the free PUSD music programs—these programs have allowed me to thrive without the means to afford instruments or lessons otherwise. I am now about to graduate from Juilliard as the only percussionist master's student in my class, and am living the dream as a full-time as a musician here in New York City. Music is a great equalizer: it brings people from all cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds together—it transforms the lives of students in ways no academic program can, and it certainly transformed mine. Cutting these programs would be a great loss for and will specifically affect those who need it the most—those whose only escape is through the music program at school.
Arnor supported: Save PUSD Elementary Music Program and Middle School A/B Period!I played flute and piano since 3rd grade. Without doubt, music was a huge part of my life. When our school begun a middle school band, i joined and played for years with my school. I learned later that it was a life-saver for some as some kids got into drugs, but it was the music teacher to give them focus. Today one is an astounding music teacher for an elementary school. Why one would think this is a program to cut, is naive of how transformative a program could be for our children.
Lisa supported: Save PUSD Elementary Music Program and Middle School A/B Period!Trees saved my life
Jeff supported: Save Pleasanton's Heritage TreesThat prooerty I had visited on several occasions when it was owned by the Scotto family, and Barone family. The trees made it very pleasant, and are needed to retain soil , noise from trains and wildlife along the Arroyo Mocho creek, which has also a shaded, quiet trail. Loss of trees will never be the same again in anyones lifetime. We've lost the huge 150 year old Eucalyptus by old firestation 1 in the park, the English walnut 'tunnel' grove along Valley Ave, Several large Walnut trees at Bernal ave/Foothill rd ( I hit one in a accident on Foothill rd in 86 by Jorgensen dr.) The evergreens and land berns to hide the SRVSD were recently all destroyed in Stoneridge drive to widen the lanes for Costco, which has NO trees. Each of those trees takes 40 years growth to make it worthwhile. Trees are a improvement to a property , not just something in the way, just look at Castlewood Country club. Can you imagine that if each house leveled the ground to only add landscaping after? Trees are an asset, to be included and built around them. Sadly the creek needs them to protect from erosion , which also feeds them. They are NOT a parasite that needs removing, they're needed for shade, fresh air, and to provide homes for the many creatures we share living space with. The Trees are your asset, and make the property more desirable, and increase its value. If anything, more should be planted.
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