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!al funding for hi,JIside stability advocate for federal support
projects, which help prevent to ensure Saratoga has the
:al erosion and landslides.Investing resources to protect our homes
• .P� - to in our neighborhoods will protect and open spaces. (Fun fact:
• is homes and infrastructure while Congressman Liccardo grew up
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a -• —" +7+ 00 that makes Saratoga special. Beyond these priorities,we '
:C.o..— in A dynamic Saratoga benefits must also address a significant
"' _ ces everyone. One initiative under financial challenge: Saratoga's 1
the discussion is expanding the structural deficit. Our main
ust Secured Community Event Grant sources of revenue—property
his Program,which supports projects taxes and service fees—are
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ces ways to enhance our downtown safety contracts have increased
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Project Name Loma Street Drainage and cents of every dollar in property stability, whether through
iew tax revenue.That said,the City proactive cost-saving measures i
!nue Council is considering allocating or more urgent adjustments in
Department Parks & Public Works ,ins. an additional 0 towardits the future.
gods wildfire prevention efforts to As we navigate these
our further enhance safety in our financial discussions,
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To whom it may conch...
From: Clerk >
Illap To: Robin Hood >
Clerk >
Cc: Town Manager >
Gabrielle Whelan >
Joel Paulson >
Yesterday at 3:47 PM G
Hello,
This email is in response to your concerns
regarding the Planning Commission
appeal process and the requirements set
forth in the Town Code.For reference,
attached is the appeal form submitted to
the Town Attorney at the Policy
Committee meeting.
The basis for not accepting the appeal was
not related to your fmancial status.
Pursuant to Section 29.20.275 of the
Town Code,an appeal is only considered
complete if,within the ten-day appeal
per 's filed '`11
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