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25% Zoo Exhibit Increase !? !

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25% Increase for Zoo Exhibits or Millions for Housing



At the 9 AM, Wednesday, June 30th the San Diego Council's Rules committee meeting the Council Committee will consider a proposed City Charter Amendment which could use existing tax funding for needed affordable housing.

For the past seventy years, this existing tax has gone for the Zoological Society and Animal Exhibits. But in these times, after the Zoo has established itself as a nearly $200 million/year successful enterprise, and during this budget and housing crisis, shouldn't the funds be moved other priorities? What's more critical these days - taxpayer assistance for housing people or taxpayer assistance for housing animals?

If the Charter is amended as proposed below, this would add $7 million dollars to help address the housing emergencies.

Please E-mail, call, or write in with your support for affordable housing and not to provide a 25% increase for Zoo exhibits.. Call 619-236-6980 or 619-236-6633 for the Mayor and Deputy Mayor's Office.:

Contact San Diego City Council at: http://www.sannet.gov/city-council/

Mayor Murphy at:: http://genesis.sannet.gov/infospc/templates/mayor/index.jsp

Come to the public hearing Wednesday, 9AM, June 30th City Hall

MORE BACKGROUND

City Leaders have prepared many Reports, Policies, and declared Housing Emergencies. Click on the below 2002 Editorial and ask yourself it it is finally time to act now!
http://advancement.sdsu.edu/marcomm/news/clips/Archive/Apr2002/041802/041802housing.html

Meanwhile the City is funding the Zoo at more than $7 million dollars a year, reducing Library and Park services, not fixing pot holes or buildings, and funding a major study that might include a $300 Million dollar Zoo promenade Bond and could add more traffic in Balboa Park and the surrounding neighborhoods of Golden Hill, greater North Park, South Park and add to the Ball Park Downtown parking challenge.
SEE: http://www.jonesandjones.com/balboapark/

The Rules Committee Agenda is at:
http://clerkdoc.sannet.gov/citycouncilcomm/citycouncilcommfulllistsearch.htmlVisit

Visit Balboa Park Zoological Exhibits & Gardens at: http://www.niwa.org/ http://www.koiclubsandiego.org/ , http://www.sandiegozoo.org/ , http://www.balboapark.org/aboutgardens.html

Thank You for your commitment to bettering our community. I hope that you will discuss this information with your friends and family. Please share this E-mail and forward it on.

All the Best John Stump City Heights
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