HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-05-2022_Rec'd after cut-off for 9-21 meeting_re Item 9_Ross, Christopher_any links sanitizedFrom:Christopher Ross
To:Public Comments
Date:Wednesday, September 21, 2022 5:07:09 PM
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Dear City Council, Mayor and Staff,
My name is Christopher Ross and I live in the city of San Bernardino. I
am a student and community member with the Just San Bernardino
Collaborative who is working to build a community-centered economy.
I am writing to you today to address the city council and mayor in regard
to agenda item 9: American Rescue Plan Act-Funded Small
Business and NonProfit Training and Grant Program. I fully
support where the funding is going. In regards to the 1 million for the
Aspen Institute Initiatives I ask that the city staff and council ensure that:
1.
Aspen Institutes Initiatives must be community driven from start to
finish.
2.
Community must have a place in the “nerve center”, this will ensure
community input and support helps drive projects forward.
3.
The city is transparent in the spending of the money and regularly
publishes public budgets in relation to these programs.
I thank you for taking the time to listen to your community and your
support of the business and non-profit sector, together we can build a
community-centered economy.
Sincerely,
Christopher Ross