Knocking on Doors in the Neighborhoods
The precinct walking continues to go very well. I am glad to have entered this stage of the campaign. There is nothing more rewarding than having the opportunity to talk directly with neighbors and discuss the issues facing our neighborhoods and our city.
Having talked with hundreds of neighbors, the response has been tremendous. From the Curtis Park Village proposal to the “Strong Mayor” initiative to speed bumps (aka speed humps; aka speed lumps; aka undulations. . .) and the City budget, our neighbors are engaged and ready to share their thoughts. Listening now will help me lead later.
I also want to thank all the volunteers who have joined us on walks and encourage everybody else to sign up on the Website.
Jerry and Dorothy Enomoto Endorse Patrick Kennedy for City Council
I am proud and honored to announce that two iconic leaders in our community have endorsed my candidacy, Jerry and Dorothy Enomoto. Jerry has a lengthy and most distinguished career in law enforcement. In 1994, he became the first Asian American to receive a presidential appointment as United States Marshall. Dr. Dorothy Enomoto is a trail blazer as well as the first African American woman to manage a California Department of Corrections Institution.
Executive Airport Master Plan Update
The Sacramento County Airport System is undergoing an update for the Executive Airport Master Plan. I had the privilege of participating in a less extensive review of the plan in the ‘90s as then-President of the Hollywood Park Neighborhood Association. County staff recently presented their current update activities at a recent HPNA meeting I attended. Like the last go-around, public input will play a major role in the future of the airport. Working with county staff, we must ensure the airport will be a thriving economic asset to the City while not creating any undue burdens to the surrounding neighborhoods. You can get the study materials online at http://www.sacairports.org/.
Sacramento Regional Internal Study Mission
I had the opportunity to attend this event, hosted by local ethnic Chambers of Commerce, LEED, SACTO, Sacramento Regional Transit, SACOG, UC Davis, and Valley Vision. Regional leaders spent two days on a bus tour studying the exciting work being done in economic development in the Sacramento Region. We saw first hand why Sacramento is, and can continue to be, the “Best of, First at, or a Leader in” so many discoveries, projects and business opportunities that will see us through the current economic downturn.
Thank you for taking the time to read this update. You can also follow us by visiting the campaign Website at www.patrick-kennedy.com, signing on as a fan on the campaign Facebook page or following us on Twitter. As always, please feel free to call me at 916-446-4434 with any input or questions, or if I can be of service.
Sincerely,
Patrick Kennedy