HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-27-2021_ Study Session - Agenda Item No. 1_Perez, Vanessa_RedactedFrom:
Vanessa Perez
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Public Comments
Subject:
G ous l Mall Public Gmmor
Date:
Wed ay, January 27, 20215:N 15 W
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Hello my name is Vanessa Perez, I live in the 5 h ward, have been a resident of San
Bernardino since birth, through my employment at Time for Change Foundation 1 work
throughout the entire city and county, and have properties in the 7th and 2nd ward. I am
concerned about the process of community engagement behind this Carousel Mall
development. Details on who the developer may be and the process has been happening
without transparency, without an opportunity for public engagement. I believe the
community deserves a seat at the table to navigate the priorities for the downtown
development. We need to ensure that this project includes community benefits like
affordable housing, sustainable development, and good jobs with living wages. What does
this counsel plan to do to ensure that jobs are available to OUR city residents, that they are
good paying jobs, that the community's voice is at the table, and that we are including
affordable housing as a component to new developments in this city? Together we are
stronger, I urge you, let's work together to plan a better future for San Bernardino.
Sincerely,
Vanessa Perez I Director
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