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From:Clara Jaeckel <br />To:publiccomment; GRP-City Council <br />Subject:public comment for 2/24/2025 agenda item 8A <br />Date:Monday, February 24, 2025 4:04:04 PM <br />For agenda item 8A, it's clear an impressive amount of work has gone into the budget and the <br />efforts to keep the city on an even financial keel. As we look at how to use our communal <br />funds, it’s critical to focus on the services that allow people to thrive, including housing, youth <br />programming, job development, public works, and recreation. <br />With that in mind, I'm concerned to see the number of parks and community center projects <br />having funding moved out of the FY 2024-25 budget. If this is considered necessary as a <br />short-term strategy, it will be key to keep tracking these projects and make sure they are not <br />lost from sight but confirmed to be brought back in the next fiscal year's budget, so that we <br />can get the benefit of well-maintained public spaces and recreation opportunities that play <br />such a big role in public health and public safety. <br />Also, in looking ahead to the next fiscal year, I was struck by the recent Daily Journal article <br />highlighting Half Moon Bay's Community Services Financial Assistance Program which <br />specifically dedicates funding to safety net services including homelessness and housing <br />support, health care, workforce development, and senior programs. I urge you to look at <br />including a formal program like this in Redwood City's FY 2025-2026 budget as well. <br />Thank you, <br />Clara Jaeckel