HomeMy WebLinkAboutAlma Trejo_ redactedFrom:Alma Trejo
To:Public Comments
Subject:Study Session: street vending
Date:Wednesday, August 5, 2020 1:12:41 PM
To whom it may concern,
Hi my name is Alma Trejo I am a resident of San Bernardino County and I
am with the California Labor Federation.
Today I am emailing you to urge you to consider the livelihoods of people
who rely on street vending... specially during this pandemic... it is time
our government starts representing the needs of ALL constituents and for
it to stop actively marginalizing the most vulnerable populations in our
county. In order for you to do thatI urge you to:
- I request the City Council and staff to table this item because there
was no attempt to reach people most affected by the proposed changes or
community organizations.
- I request the City of San Bernardino stop its enforcement operations until
a complete and accessible outreach and education strategy is established
that includes input from vendors and community organizations.
- I request the City Council and staff to work with vendors and Inland
Coalition for Immigrant Justice before this item gets discussed, you and
your staff have not reached out to us regarding these changes and it is
necessary you consult with us before changes are made to ensure we are
all on the same page about this program moving forward.
- We ask that you meet with the Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice as
soon as possible to discuss education, outreach, and enforcement
operations before any changes to the municipal code are made.
Respectfully,
Alma Trejo
Montclair, CA
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