It's nice that milestones are made, BUT "WE" have a long road ahead. We're not out of the woods... yet ! Attending meetings is one thing but people have to QUASH the developers and their reasons for continuing forward with their projects. Open space should take higher priority over money!
Karen, it was so nice to put a face to your name at the meeting the other night. Being rather new to Lafayette, I am grateful to have come across your sub-stack. As a resident of Old Town and a small business owner, the thoroughness of your reports is incredibly helpful.
I’m heartened as well. It was a long rough ride fighting against HB24-1313, and I was often frustrated that the city seemed so uninterested in it. Sometimes I would post about it trying to get people riled up, and it would end up with maybe a dozen comments, many supporting building high rises in Lafayette so we could have cheaper housing. Yeah, cheap is what they would be, the kind of cheap that becomes very, very expensive. Meanwhile the guy who posts about wanting to re-home his puppy gets hundreds of comments. I wanted to tear my hair out! But, it was really great to see how many showed up to speak at the meeting or just to show their support, and there were a whole lot more than that who wrote and called. I’m starting to feel optimistic that we could generate enough resistance to have an impact and maybe stop this thing altogether. Thank you to everyone for getting involved. And if you haven’t called and/or written yet, please do BOTH today! Our sweet little city needs all of us to protect her from the powerful forces that want to use her up for their own selfish purposes. Keep it coming everyone! There’s still a long way to go!
Well said Karen! It's been reassuring to see the Lafayette community come out so strong and make their voices heard on these important issues. Each voice makes a difference. City Council is listening!
It's nice that milestones are made, BUT "WE" have a long road ahead. We're not out of the woods... yet ! Attending meetings is one thing but people have to QUASH the developers and their reasons for continuing forward with their projects. Open space should take higher priority over money!
Agree, staying involved is crucial!
Thank you, thank you for all you do!!
Karen, it was so nice to put a face to your name at the meeting the other night. Being rather new to Lafayette, I am grateful to have come across your sub-stack. As a resident of Old Town and a small business owner, the thoroughness of your reports is incredibly helpful.
It was great to see you! I am so glad you find my reports helpful.
Thank YOU, Karen, for all of your work in advocating and keeping the community informed. You're a true gem in this community.
Thanks Linda! I was so pleased to meet you on Tuesday. I hope we cross paths there again. 😊 For the wildlife. 🐿🐰
I’m heartened as well. It was a long rough ride fighting against HB24-1313, and I was often frustrated that the city seemed so uninterested in it. Sometimes I would post about it trying to get people riled up, and it would end up with maybe a dozen comments, many supporting building high rises in Lafayette so we could have cheaper housing. Yeah, cheap is what they would be, the kind of cheap that becomes very, very expensive. Meanwhile the guy who posts about wanting to re-home his puppy gets hundreds of comments. I wanted to tear my hair out! But, it was really great to see how many showed up to speak at the meeting or just to show their support, and there were a whole lot more than that who wrote and called. I’m starting to feel optimistic that we could generate enough resistance to have an impact and maybe stop this thing altogether. Thank you to everyone for getting involved. And if you haven’t called and/or written yet, please do BOTH today! Our sweet little city needs all of us to protect her from the powerful forces that want to use her up for their own selfish purposes. Keep it coming everyone! There’s still a long way to go!
I'm glad you felt heartened by the response on Tuesday! Yes, let's keep going on this.
"We" can handle it. Bring it on !!!!
Whoo hooo!
A lot of that activism is thanks to you for raising awareness! Thank you!
Donna, as a new resident, getting connected to Karen's amazing writing and detailed knowledge has been so helpful.
Thanks Donna! I can raise awareness but it's the actions of each individual that can make things happen. 😊
Well said Karen! It's been reassuring to see the Lafayette community come out so strong and make their voices heard on these important issues. Each voice makes a difference. City Council is listening!
It's been wonderful to see.
To anyone reading this who doesn't know Ron, he goes to more city meetings than I do! And speaks at more of them too. He is very tuned in!
Thank you Ron! We really appreciate you!
I love Lafayette and its the people like you who give me faith in humanity. Thank you!