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Christina Casha <br /> - ..From: Ellen Holmgren <br /> .lent: Monday, June 5, 2023 4:40 PM <br /> To: Zoe Francis <br /> Subject: RE: City budget <br /> Dear Zoe Francis, <br /> Thank you for your email to the Mayor and City Council. This email acknowledges receipt of your message. <br /> If this comment relates to an item on the current City Council agenda and you would like to submit written public <br /> comment, please visit https://forms.cityofpleasantonca.gov/f/writtenpubiiccomment. <br /> Thank you for your interest in the City of Pleasanton. <br /> Regards, <br /> Ellen Holmgren, Administrative Assistant <br /> City of Pleasanton <br /> From:Zoe Francis <br /> Sent: Friday,June 2, 2023 3:28 PM <br /> To: Mayor and City Council<[email protected]> <br /> Subject:City budget <br /> ***[EXTERNAL]This message comes from an external organization.Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links,especially from unknown <br /> senders.*** <br /> Dear Mayor Brown, Vice Mayor Balch, and Councilmembers Arkin, Nibert and Testa, <br /> I was surprised and shocked to read the excellent Pleasanton Weekly editorial concerning how our <br /> city council is trying to shut down respectful dissent and civil debate. Perhaps the most troubling <br /> aspect is the council's attempt to pass a two-year budget with no discussion by slipping it into the <br /> consent calendar. That is a shady move. <br /> I request that the city council move the budget vote to be its own budget item, thus allowing full and <br /> open on this critical issue. <br /> While a skate park and renovation of a historical building would be nice, they must not take precedent <br /> over our city properly funding the police department and plans to ensure a reliable source of clean <br /> water. Pleasanton has long been known for its outstanding police department and high quality of <br /> living. Do not let these standards slip. Police funding and clean water must be our top priorities. <br /> You must give citizens an opportunity to comment on the budget. The majority of Pleasanton <br /> ..residents consider the police department and clean water to be our top priorities. <br /> Respectfully, <br /> i <br />