Attachment 8 - Public CommentsFrom: Sue Ann Lorig
Sent: Wednesday, October 26, 2022 7:25 PM
To: Council <Council@losgatosca.gov>
Subject: Thank you and Please Develop and Fund a Plant-Based Education Program
Dear Town Council Members,
I am a resident of Los Gatos and I thank you for including plant-based education in the General
Plan.
Reducing consumption of animal products and eating more plants is crucial if we are to
meaningfully address the climate crisis. Although reducing consumption of fossil fuels is
extremely important, reducing or eliminating the production and consumption of animal
products is critical if we are to meet climate goals. Additionally, studies show that eating more
plants and minimal or no animal products is best for overall health and longevity. Also of
importance, reducing consumption of animal products reduces the pervasive cruelty and misery
found in industrial animal agriculture.
Please make it a priority to develop and fund a meaningful plant-based education program.
I’m keeping this email brief, but please let me know if you would like more information,
including articles, studies, and other resources.
Sincerely,
Sue Ann Lorig
Los Gatos, CA
From: Sue Shoff
Sent: Wednesday, October 19, 2022 3:09 PM To: Council <Council@losgatosca.gov>
Subject: Plant-Based Education
Dear Town Council members,My name is Susan Shoff and I am a resident of Los Gatos. I have lived here for 39 years.I want to thank you so much for including a Plant-Based Education Program in the 2040 General Plan. I understand that you'll be discussing this topic at the Nov. 1st town council meeting. I’d like to express my support for the development of a program to educate residents on the hows and whys of plant-based eating. I’d like to see items like plant-based cooking classes, speaker series, cooking contests, a Vegfest, and a community council to address climate change.
Sincerely, Susan Shoff
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