As the leading civil rights activist for Sonoma County, California, I implore you to approve the appointment of City Manager Maraskeshia Smith.
Ms. Smith has done a tremendous job in her role as City Manager for the City of Santa Rosa over the past few years. I am excited for her new opportunity, and all she brings to the table. I do not support most politicians or local agency staff, as they are politically driven, and do not serve the best interests of constituents. However, Ms. Smith is an amazing BIPOC leader who has earned my respect and admiration.
I would greatly appreciate if you read my comment aloud in closed session.
Please review the following when preparing for setting goals and priorities for your upcoming year.
The benefits of the lower American River Parkway will disappear if there is no effort in keeping it natural and protected. I request that the City of Sacramento do their part to include the preservation of the Parkway as it is a beneficial environment for everyone’s enjoyment. It lies in the City and County of Sacramento. It is the perfect example wherein the City and County can coordinate with supplying resources to ensure its upkeep and longevity for future generations.
It was a city planner in 1915, John Nolen, who noted the parkway would meet the future needs of the city. During the early 1900s the county representatives continued to beautify the corridor and add park status to keep it in its natural state.
Over the years, land was purchased and a formal plan developed for this 23-mile parkway that in 1960 extended from the Nimbus Dam to the confluence of the American and Sacramento rivers. It flows through both the City and the County.
Today, there are naturalists and environmentalists that volunteer many hours to keep the river and surrounding parkway clean by removing trash and illegal dumpsites; others work to remove harmful hooks and lines and any other fishing gear from the river and parkway; and many work to save injured animals and help them to rehabilitate and be returned to the river.
There are 82 miles of maintained trails, including the bike trail, equestrian trails, and others. The parkway provides recreation for many people – water sports, walking, running picnicking, biking, fishing and bird watching. Others find the quiet nature peaceful and soothing and realize it gives them a needed mental health break.
There are county/city professionals working to preserve the parkway, its levees and surrounding areas via maintenance – American River Flood Control provides maintenance and rangers and other law enforcement provide safe patrols. The Parkway exists because the forefathers planned, paid for the land, and cared for it through the years. The Parkway can remain a respite for years to come if the City and County commit to keeping it this way.
Thank you for your consideration to keep this as a priority resource.
Sincerely,
Nancy Kniskern
(916) 718-1767
Please do not go to Sun Spa, located at 6804 Fruitridge Rd #A
Sacramento, CA, 95820, as well as q spa, located at 4215 Norwood avenue, suite #12, sacramento, ca, 95838, They will all claim that they are too busy for you.
Good Morning Council,
As the leading civil rights activist for Sonoma County, California, I implore you to approve the appointment of City Manager Maraskeshia Smith.
Ms. Smith has done a tremendous job in her role as City Manager for the City of Santa Rosa over the past few years. I am excited for her new opportunity, and all she brings to the table. I do not support most politicians or local agency staff, as they are politically driven, and do not serve the best interests of constituents. However, Ms. Smith is an amazing BIPOC leader who has earned my respect and admiration.
I would greatly appreciate if you read my comment aloud in closed session.
Thanks so much & God Bless.
-Adina Flores
https://www.instagram.com/civil_rights707/?hl=en
To the City Council, City of Sacramento
Please review the following when preparing for setting goals and priorities for your upcoming year.
The benefits of the lower American River Parkway will disappear if there is no effort in keeping it natural and protected. I request that the City of Sacramento do their part to include the preservation of the Parkway as it is a beneficial environment for everyone’s enjoyment. It lies in the City and County of Sacramento. It is the perfect example wherein the City and County can coordinate with supplying resources to ensure its upkeep and longevity for future generations.
It was a city planner in 1915, John Nolen, who noted the parkway would meet the future needs of the city. During the early 1900s the county representatives continued to beautify the corridor and add park status to keep it in its natural state.
Over the years, land was purchased and a formal plan developed for this 23-mile parkway that in 1960 extended from the Nimbus Dam to the confluence of the American and Sacramento rivers. It flows through both the City and the County.
Today, there are naturalists and environmentalists that volunteer many hours to keep the river and surrounding parkway clean by removing trash and illegal dumpsites; others work to remove harmful hooks and lines and any other fishing gear from the river and parkway; and many work to save injured animals and help them to rehabilitate and be returned to the river.
There are 82 miles of maintained trails, including the bike trail, equestrian trails, and others. The parkway provides recreation for many people – water sports, walking, running picnicking, biking, fishing and bird watching. Others find the quiet nature peaceful and soothing and realize it gives them a needed mental health break.
There are county/city professionals working to preserve the parkway, its levees and surrounding areas via maintenance – American River Flood Control provides maintenance and rangers and other law enforcement provide safe patrols. The Parkway exists because the forefathers planned, paid for the land, and cared for it through the years. The Parkway can remain a respite for years to come if the City and County commit to keeping it this way.
Thank you for your consideration to keep this as a priority resource.
Sincerely,
Nancy Kniskern
(916) 718-1767
Please do not go to Sun Spa, located at 6804 Fruitridge Rd #A
Sacramento, CA, 95820, as well as q spa, located at 4215 Norwood avenue, suite #12, sacramento, ca, 95838, They will all claim that they are too busy for you.