Greetings everyone,
Do you know who Jenny Oropeza is? You should, but I'm
guessing at least half of you don't. She's your new State Senator
(actually its almost been a year) replacing Debra Bowen - who's
now Secretary of State of California.
Yesterday myself, Jim Vaught and Linda Moffat met with
Senator Oropeza to discuss our vision for a park at the AES site in
Redondo Beach. Let me assure you she's a like minded individual who
knows a thing or two, or three, about acquiring land and constructing
parks. She used to be on the City Council in Long Beach and told us
yesterday that getting the 24-acre, Cesar E. Chavez Park
built has been her most fulfilling accomplishment so far. She was
touching her heart when she told us that. So she definitely supports our
efforts.
I could go on and on about her accomplishments and stellar
environmental record, but take my word for it, she's one of us. And she
knows the thick and thin we're going through. Most importantly, she can
champion our cause at the all important state level along with Ted Lieu, when
the time comes.
So send her a Happy B-Day! She turned 50
today. And thank her for her time with us yesterday and whatever
else you can think to say to encourage her. Her support for our effort
is EXTREMELY important, so if you had time to read this far, Thank you!, but
take a couple more minutes to shoot her an email. When we get this park
you'll be able to say you helped in your own little way. Really!
This kind of sustained community support is the foundation of all our
work.
On Thursday, October 11th, at 7 p.m., at the Veterans Park
Historical Library just south of the Redondo Pier, we will have a community
event featuring the Coastal Conservancy, Mike Witzansky of the Parks and Rec.
in Redondo Beach, and the beloved Martin Byhower of the local Audubon chapter
and Harbor Park fame. They just got $117 million in
restoration funds from Proposition O for their park.
$117 MILLION!! That's not a typo. Come here how they did
it.
Free SBPC t-shirts to the first 20
people! Refreshments will be served. Bring quarters for
parking, or park under the pier and pay later.
Don't forget to email Senator
Oropeza....
See you on the 11th!
Bill Brand
President
South Bay Parkland
Conservancy
PO Box 7000-408
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
310-809-4405
www.southbayparks.org