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Re: Save VivaCalle (fwd)

I'll be in the office on Tue, sadly.

 > From: Noelle <noelle>
 > Date: Sun, 10 Sep 2023 09:37:02 -0700 (PDT)
 >
 > they blame the city workers' pay raise for reason for cutting it 
 > back next year
 > 
 >  > Date: Sun, 10 Sep 2023 15:57:48 +0000
 >  > From: Diana Crumedy from SVBC <http://www.bikesiliconvalley.org/~diana>
 >  > 
 >  > VivaCalle is in danger of having its funding cuts
 >  > 
 >  > View this email in your browser (
 >  > https://mailchi.mp/bikesiliconvalley.org/save-viva-calle-dont-take-away-funds
 >  > ?e=77e104ab9b)
 >  > Hello
 >  > Not Provided,
 >  > I am reaching out to you today with an urgent request to support one of San 
 >  > 's most cherished community events, VivaCalle (
 >  > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A77pDlV9IE8&utm_source=SVBC+Mailing+List&utm_campaign=71a5e46d16-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2023_07_02_09_10_COPY_03&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-ecc9aaa5ea-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D 
 >  > ) . VivaCalle's funding is 
 >  > currently at risk, with a potential where-I-live City Council vote Tuesday to 
 >  > cut funding to the popular open-streets program, and your voice can make a 
 >  > significant impact in ensuring its future.
 >  > 
 >  > The proposal to cut funding for VivaCalle and Viva Parks is scheduled to be 
 >  > discussed by the council on Tuesday, September 12th, 2023 as part of Agenda 
 >  > Item 3.4: Strategic Support.
 >  > 
 >  > As we face the possibility of funding cuts to VivaCalle, it's crucial that 
 >  > we come together to protect this cherished event. Your voice matters, and 
 >  > your support can help ensure that VivaCalle continues to provide these 
 >  > incredible benefits to our community for years to come. Here’s What You 
 >  > Can Do:
 >  > 
 >  > Please take a moment to click on the following link: 
 >  > http://where-I-liveunited.net/?utm_source=SVBC+Mailing+List&utm_campaign=71a5e46d16-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2023_07_02_09_10_COPY_03&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-ecc9aaa5ea-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D
 >  >  and let the council know:
 >  > 
 >  > 1. How much you enjoy VivaCalle and its importance to the community.
 >  > 
 >  > 2. Not to approve cuts to Parks Recreation and Neighborhood Services 
 >  > Placemaking activities, including Viva Parks and Viva Calle.
 >  > 
 >  > 3. Encourage council to find an alternative source of funding cuts to 
 >  > achieve their budget reallocation goals that don't make it harder for 
 >  > everyone to safely enjoy the outdoors. As supporters of Vision Zero and safe 
 >  > streets, we know that VivaCalle centers the safety of its residents above 
 >  > all else and encourages us all to envision our streets as spaces that are 
 >  > not just safe but enjoyable.
 >  > 
 >  > Ways to Participate:
 >  > 
 >  > In Person:
 >  > 
 >  > Date: Tuesday, September 12th, 2023
 >  > 
 >  > Time: 1:30 PM
 >  > 
 >  > Location: 200 E. Santa Clara St., where-I-live 95113
 >  > 
 >  > Via Zoom:
 >  > 
 >  > Join the Zoom meeting at 
 >  > https://where-I-live.zoom.us/j/88471470054?utm_source=SVBC+Mailing+List&utm_campaign=71a5e46d16-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2023_07_02_09_10_COPY_03&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-ecc9aaa5ea-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D
 >  > 
 >  > Submit a Comment via Email:
 >  > Send your comments to http://www.where-I-live.gov/~city.clerk
 >  > ( http://www.where-I-live.gov/~city.clerk?subject=Agenda%20Item%203.4%20-Don't%20Cut%20funding%20to%20VivaCalle%20and%20VivaParks&body=I%20love%20VivaCalle!%20Please%20do%20not%20cut%20funding...DO%20NOT%20CUT%20FUNDING%20to%20Viva%20Calle.%20VivaCalle%20is%20more%20than%20just%20a%20street%20closure%3B%20it's%20a%20celebration%20of%20our%20community's%20vitality%2C%20diversity%2C%20and%20shared%20spirit.%20Here%20are%20some%20of%20the%20remarkable%20benefits%20it%20brings%20to%20our%20city%3A%0A%0A1.%20Promoting%20Active%20Lifestyles%3A%20VivaCalle%20encourages%20physical%20activity%20and%20healthy%20living.%20Closing%20streets%20to%20cars%20opens%20them%20up%20for%20pedestrians%2C%20cyclists%2C%20and%20skaters%2C%20making%20it%20easier%20for%20everyone%20to%20enjoy%20the%20outdoors.%0A%0A2.%20Fostering%20Social%20Connections%3A%20Our%20community%20thrives%20when%20people%20come%20together.%20VivaCalle%20provides%20a%20unique%20opportunity%20for%20residents%20to%20connect%2C%20engage%20in%20conversations%2C%20and%20build%20meaningful%20relationships%20with%20their%20neighbors.%0A%0A3.%20Showcasing%20Local%20Culture%3A%20It's%20a%20platform%20for%20showcasing%20the%20rich%20tapestry%20of%20cultures%20that%20make%20up%20our%20city.%20From%20food%20vendors%20to%20live%20performances%2C%20VivaCalle%20celebrates%20our%20diverse%20heritage%20and%20the%20arts.%0A%0A4.%20Boosting%20Local%20Economy%3A%20Local%20businesses%20benefit%20from%20increased%20foot%20traffic%20during%20VivaCalle%20events.%20It's%20a%20chance%20for%20our%20neighborhood%20shops%20and%20eateries%20to%20shine%20and%20for%20residents%20to%20discover%20new%20favorites.%0A%0A5.%20Inspiring%20Environmental%20Awareness%3A%20By%20temporarily%20reducing%20car%20traffic%2C%20VivaCalle%20promotes%20eco-friendly%20transportation%20options%20and%20raises%20awareness%20about%20reducing%20our%20carbon%20footprint.%0A%0A6.%20Strengthening%20Community%20Bonds%3A%20Events%20like%20VivaCalle%20strengthen%20our%20sense%20of%20community.%20When%20we%20come%20together%20to%20enjoy%20our%20city's%20public%20spaces%2C%20we%20reinforce%20our%20commitment%20to%20creating%20a%20more%20vibrant%20and%20connected%20community.%0A%0A7.%20Creating%20Lasting%20Memories%3A%20For%20families%2C%20individuals%2C%20and%20friends%2C%20VivaCalle%20is%20an%20opportunity%20to%20create%20lasting%20memories.%20It's%20a%20day%20filled%20with%20laughter%2C%20exploration%2C%20and%20a%20shared%20appreciation%20for%20our%20city's%20beauty.%0A%0A8.%20Supporting%20Health%20and%20Well-being%3A%20The%20open%20streets%20and%20recreational%20activities%20promote%20mental%20and%20emotional%20well-being.%20Taking%20a%20break%20from%20our%20busy%20lives%20to%20enjoy%20VivaCalle%20can%20be%20incredibly%20rejuvenating.%0A
 >  > ) by 10:00 a.m. the 
 >  > day of the meeting.
 >  > 
 >  > Your presence at the meeting or your written input can truly make a 
 >  > difference in ensuring that VivaCalle continues to thrive in our community.
 >  > 
 >  > For additional information, you can review the council agenda here (
 >  > https://where-I-live.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=A&ID=1117649&GUID=32CF72D6-C58B-4E93-B29D-DF46F2F567CB&utm_source=SVBC+Mailing+List&utm_campaign=71a5e46d16-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2023_07_02_09_10_COPY_03&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-ecc9aaa5ea-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D
 >  > ) and view the letter from San José Parks and Recreation 
 >  > Commission to the Mayor and Council here (
 >  > https://where-I-live.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=12282133&GUID=01793D3B-7C75-4986-A518-7063BC34B850&utm_source=SVBC+Mailing+List&utm_campaign=71a5e46d16-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2023_07_02_09_10_COPY_03&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-ecc9aaa5ea-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D
 >  > ) . More details about the upcoming VivaCalle event (
 >  > https://www.vivacallesj.org/?utm_source=SVBC+Mailing+List&utm_campaign=71a5e46d16-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2023_07_02_09_10_COPY_03&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-ecc9aaa5ea-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D
 >  > ) for Sunday, September 10, 2023 10 A.M. - 3 P.M. 
 >  > can be found here.
 >  > 
 >  > Join us in the fight to preserve and support this incredible community event,
 >  >  VivaCalle. Let's work together to make sure VivaCalle is here to stay!
 >  > 
 >  > VivaCalle Means Community:
 >  > 
 >  > VivaCalle transforms our streets into vibrant spaces where people of all 
 >  > backgrounds and ages gather to celebrate life. It's a day when we come out 
 >  > of our homes, meet our neighbors, and build connections that last beyond the 
 >  > event itself. VivaCalle means creating a stronger sense of community.
 >  > 
 >  > VivaCalle Means Health and Wellness:
 >  > 
 >  > With its car-free streets, VivaCalle encourages physical activity and 
 >  > promotes a healthy lifestyle. It gives us the opportunity to bike, walk, run,
 >  >  or simply enjoy the outdoors, benefiting both our physical and mental 
 >  > well-being. VivaCalle means a healthier, happier you.
 >  > 
 >  > VivaCalle Means Inclusivity:
 >  > 
 >  > This event welcomes everyone, regardless of age, background, or ability. It'
 >  > s a day when we break down barriers and embrace our diversity. VivaCalle 
 >  > means inclusion, acceptance, and a celebration of our differences.
 >  > 
 >  > VivaCalle Means Local Business Support:
 >  > 
 >  > VivaCalle showcases the talents of local artists, businesses, and 
 >  > entrepreneurs. By attending, we contribute to the growth and success of our 
 >  > local economy. VivaCalle means supporting our neighbors and local 
 >  > businesses.
 >  > 
 >  > VivaCalle Means Fun and Joy:
 >  > 
 >  > Above all, VivaCalle is about having fun, letting loose, and experiencing 
 >  > the joy of our city's culture. It's a day of laughter, music, dancing, and 
 >  > pure, unadulterated enjoyment. VivaCalle means happiness.
 >  > 
 >  > VivaCalle promotes active lifestyles, fosters social connections, inspires 
 >  > environmental awareness, strengthens community bonds, creates lasting 
 >  > memories, and supports health and well-being.
 >  > 
 >  > Thank you for your support and dedication to our community.
 >  > 
 >  > All the best,
 >  > 
 >  > Diana Crumedy
 >  > 
 >  > Associate Director of Advocacy and Community Development
 >  > 
 >  > ============================================================
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 >  >  membership application, or at an event.
 >  > 
 >  > Our mailing address is:
 >  > Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition
 >  > box 1927
 >  > where-I-live 95109
 >  > USA


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