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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-11-14 Human Relations Commission Agenda PacketHUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION Regular Meeting Thursday, November 14, 2024 Council Chambers & Hybrid 6:00 PM Human Relations Commission meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with the option to attend by teleconference/video conference or in person. To maximize public safety while still maintaining transparency and public access, members of the public can choose to participate from home or attend in person. Information on how the public may observe and participate in the meeting is located at the end of the agenda. Masks are strongly encouraged if attending in person. T h e   m e e t i n g   w i l l   b e   b r o a d c a s t   o n   C a b l e   T V   C h a n n e l   2 6 ,   l i v e   o n YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto, and streamed to Midpen Media Center https://midpenmedia.org. Commissioner names, biographies, and archived agendas and reports are available at https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/City‐Hall/Boards‐Commissions/Human‐ Relations‐Commission.  VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION CLICK HERE TO JOIN (https://cityofpaloalto.zoom.us/j/91994548701) Meeting ID: 919 9454 8701    Phone: 1(669)900‐6833 PUBLIC COMMENTS Public comments will be accepted both in person and via Zoom for up to three minutes or an amount of time determined by the Chair. All requests to speak will be taken until 5 minutes after the staff’s presentation. Written public comments can be submitted in advance to HRC@cityofpaloalto.org and will be provided to the Council and available for inspection on the City’s website. Please clearly indicate which agenda item you are referencing in your subject line. PowerPoints, videos, or other media to be presented during public comment are accepted only by email to HRC@cityofpaloalto.org at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Once received, the  Clerk will have them shared at public comment for the specified item. To uphold strong cybersecurity management practices, USB’s or other physical electronic storage devices are not accepted. Signs and symbolic materials less than 2 feet by 3 feet are permitted provided that: (1) sticks, posts, poles or similar/other type of handle objects are strictly prohibited; (2) the items do not create a facility, fire, or safety hazard; and (3) persons with such items remain seated when displaying them and must not raise the items above shoulder level, obstruct the view or passage of other attendees, or otherwise disturb the business of the meeting. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL PUBLIC COMMENT  Members of the public may speak to any item NOT on the agenda. AGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS The Chair or Commission majority may modify the agenda order to improve meeting management. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1.Thursday, October 10, 2024 2.Wednesday, October 23, 2024 BUSINESS ITEMS 3.Presentation on City services and resources for the unhoused during periods of inclement and cold weather including warming centers. – Heart and Home Collaborative and City Staff –  Discussion – 30 minutes 4.Consideration of a Resolution by the Human Relations Commission condemning local hate incidences. – Kraus – Action – 15 minutes 5.Report from adhoc subcommittees on next steps identified for items listed on the FY2024‐ 25 HRC Workplan. – Kraus – Action – 30 minutes CITY OFFICIAL REPORTS Members of the public may not speak to the item(s) Commissioner Reports Council Liaison Report Staff Liaison Report COMMISSIONER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS OR FUTURE MEETINGS AND AGENDAS Members of the public may not speak to the item(s) ADJOURNMENT INFORMATIONAL REPORT PUBLIC DOCUMENTS Public Letters PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS Members of the Public may provide public comments to teleconference meetings via email, teleconference, or by phone. 1. Written public comments may be submitted by email to hrc@cityofpaloalto.org. 2. Spoken public comments using a computer will be accepted through the teleconference meeting. To address the Council, click on the link below to access a Zoom‐ based meeting. Please read the following instructions carefully. You may download the Zoom client or connect to the meeting in‐ browser. If using your browser, make sure you are using a current, up‐to‐date browser: Chrome 30 , Firefox 27 , Microsoft Edge 12 , Safari 7 . Certain functionality may be disabled in older browsers including Internet Explorer. You may be asked to enter an email address and name. We request that you identify yourself by name as this will be visible online and will be used to notify you that it is your turn to speak. When you wish to speak on an Agenda Item, click on “raise hand.” The Clerk will activate and unmute speakers in turn. Speakers will be notified shortly before they are called to speak. When called, please limit your remarks to the time limit allotted. A timer will be shown on the computer to help keep track of your comments. 3. Spoken public comments using a smart phone will be accepted  through the teleconference meeting. To address the Council, download the Zoom application onto your phone from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and enter the Meeting ID below. Please follow the instructions B‐E above. 4. Spoken public comments using a phone use the telephone number listed below. When you wish to speak on an agenda item hit *9 on your phone so we know that you wish to speak. You will be asked to provide your first and last name before addressing the Council. You will be advised how long you have to speak. When called please limit your remarks to the agenda item and time limit allotted. CLICK HERE TO JOIN    Meeting ID: 919 9454 8701   Phone:1‐669‐900‐6833  Americans with Disability Act (ADA) It is the policy of the City of Palo Alto to offer its public programs, services and meetings in a manner that is readily accessible to all. Persons with disabilities who require materials in an appropriate alternative format or who require auxiliary aids to access City meetings, programs, or services may contact the City’s ADA Coordinator at (650) 329‐2550 (voice) or by emailing ada@cityofpaloalto.org. Requests for assistance or accommodations must be submitted at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting, program, or service. HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSIONRegular MeetingThursday, November 14, 2024Council Chambers & Hybrid6:00 PMHuman Relations Commission meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with the option toattend by teleconference/video conference or in person. To maximize public safety while stillmaintaining transparency and public access, members of the public can choose to participatefrom home or attend in person. Information on how the public may observe and participate in themeeting is located at the end of the agenda. Masks are strongly encouraged if attending inperson. T h e   m e e t i n g   w i l l   b e   b r o a d c a s t   o n   C a b l e   T V   C h a n n e l   2 6 ,   l i v e   o nYouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto, and streamed to Midpen MediaCenter https://midpenmedia.org. Commissioner names, biographies, and archived agendas andreports are available at https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/City‐Hall/Boards‐Commissions/Human‐Relations‐Commission. VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION CLICK HERE TO JOIN (https://cityofpaloalto.zoom.us/j/91994548701)Meeting ID: 919 9454 8701    Phone: 1(669)900‐6833PUBLIC COMMENTSPublic comments will be accepted both in person and via Zoom for up to three minutes or anamount of time determined by the Chair. All requests to speak will be taken until 5 minutesafter the staff’s presentation. Written public comments can be submitted in advance toHRC@cityofpaloalto.org and will be provided to the Council and available for inspection on theCity’s website. Please clearly indicate which agenda item you are referencing in your subjectline.PowerPoints, videos, or other media to be presented during public comment are accepted onlyby email to HRC@cityofpaloalto.org at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Once received, the Clerk will have them shared at public comment for the specified item. To uphold strongcybersecurity management practices, USB’s or other physical electronic storage devices are notaccepted. Signs and symbolic materials less than 2 feet by 3 feet are permitted provided that: (1) sticks, posts, poles or similar/other type of handle objects are strictly prohibited; (2) the items do not create a facility, fire, or safety hazard; and (3) persons with such items remain seated when displaying them and must not raise the items above shoulder level, obstruct the view or passage of other attendees, or otherwise disturb the business of the meeting. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL PUBLIC COMMENT  Members of the public may speak to any item NOT on the agenda. AGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS The Chair or Commission majority may modify the agenda order to improve meeting management. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1.Thursday, October 10, 2024 2.Wednesday, October 23, 2024 BUSINESS ITEMS 3.Presentation on City services and resources for the unhoused during periods of inclement and cold weather including warming centers. – Heart and Home Collaborative and City Staff –  Discussion – 30 minutes 4.Consideration of a Resolution by the Human Relations Commission condemning local hate incidences. – Kraus – Action – 15 minutes 5.Report from adhoc subcommittees on next steps identified for items listed on the FY2024‐ 25 HRC Workplan. – Kraus – Action – 30 minutes CITY OFFICIAL REPORTS Members of the public may not speak to the item(s) Commissioner Reports Council Liaison Report Staff Liaison Report COMMISSIONER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS OR FUTURE MEETINGS AND AGENDAS Members of the public may not speak to the item(s) ADJOURNMENT INFORMATIONAL REPORT PUBLIC DOCUMENTS Public Letters PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS Members of the Public may provide public comments to teleconference meetings via email, teleconference, or by phone. 1. Written public comments may be submitted by email to hrc@cityofpaloalto.org. 2. Spoken public comments using a computer will be accepted through the teleconference meeting. To address the Council, click on the link below to access a Zoom‐ based meeting. Please read the following instructions carefully. You may download the Zoom client or connect to the meeting in‐ browser. If using your browser, make sure you are using a current, up‐to‐date browser: Chrome 30 , Firefox 27 , Microsoft Edge 12 , Safari 7 . Certain functionality may be disabled in older browsers including Internet Explorer. You may be asked to enter an email address and name. We request that you identify yourself by name as this will be visible online and will be used to notify you that it is your turn to speak. When you wish to speak on an Agenda Item, click on “raise hand.” The Clerk will activate and unmute speakers in turn. Speakers will be notified shortly before they are called to speak. When called, please limit your remarks to the time limit allotted. A timer will be shown on the computer to help keep track of your comments. 3. Spoken public comments using a smart phone will be accepted  through the teleconference meeting. To address the Council, download the Zoom application onto your phone from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and enter the Meeting ID below. Please follow the instructions B‐E above. 4. Spoken public comments using a phone use the telephone number listed below. When you wish to speak on an agenda item hit *9 on your phone so we know that you wish to speak. You will be asked to provide your first and last name before addressing the Council. You will be advised how long you have to speak. When called please limit your remarks to the agenda item and time limit allotted. CLICK HERE TO JOIN    Meeting ID: 919 9454 8701   Phone:1‐669‐900‐6833  Americans with Disability Act (ADA) It is the policy of the City of Palo Alto to offer its public programs, services and meetings in a manner that is readily accessible to all. Persons with disabilities who require materials in an appropriate alternative format or who require auxiliary aids to access City meetings, programs, or services may contact the City’s ADA Coordinator at (650) 329‐2550 (voice) or by emailing ada@cityofpaloalto.org. Requests for assistance or accommodations must be submitted at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting, program, or service. HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSIONRegular MeetingThursday, November 14, 2024Council Chambers & Hybrid6:00 PMHuman Relations Commission meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with the option toattend by teleconference/video conference or in person. To maximize public safety while stillmaintaining transparency and public access, members of the public can choose to participatefrom home or attend in person. Information on how the public may observe and participate in themeeting is located at the end of the agenda. Masks are strongly encouraged if attending inperson. T h e   m e e t i n g   w i l l   b e   b r o a d c a s t   o n   C a b l e   T V   C h a n n e l   2 6 ,   l i v e   o nYouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto, and streamed to Midpen MediaCenter https://midpenmedia.org. Commissioner names, biographies, and archived agendas andreports are available at https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/City‐Hall/Boards‐Commissions/Human‐Relations‐Commission. VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION CLICK HERE TO JOIN (https://cityofpaloalto.zoom.us/j/91994548701)Meeting ID: 919 9454 8701    Phone: 1(669)900‐6833PUBLIC COMMENTSPublic comments will be accepted both in person and via Zoom for up to three minutes or anamount of time determined by the Chair. All requests to speak will be taken until 5 minutesafter the staff’s presentation. Written public comments can be submitted in advance toHRC@cityofpaloalto.org and will be provided to the Council and available for inspection on theCity’s website. Please clearly indicate which agenda item you are referencing in your subjectline.PowerPoints, videos, or other media to be presented during public comment are accepted onlyby email to HRC@cityofpaloalto.org at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Once received, the Clerk will have them shared at public comment for the specified item. To uphold strongcybersecurity management practices, USB’s or other physical electronic storage devices are notaccepted.Signs and symbolic materials less than 2 feet by 3 feet are permitted provided that: (1) sticks,posts, poles or similar/other type of handle objects are strictly prohibited; (2) the items do notcreate a facility, fire, or safety hazard; and (3) persons with such items remain seated whendisplaying them and must not raise the items above shoulder level, obstruct the view orpassage of other attendees, or otherwise disturb the business of the meeting.CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALLPUBLIC COMMENT Members of the public may speak to any item NOT on the agenda.AGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONSThe Chair or Commission majority may modify the agenda order to improve meeting management.APPROVAL OF MINUTES1.Thursday, October 10, 20242.Wednesday, October 23, 2024BUSINESS ITEMS3.Presentation on City services and resources for the unhoused during periods of inclementand cold weather including warming centers. – Heart and Home Collaborative and CityStaff –  Discussion – 30 minutes4.Consideration of a Resolution by the Human Relations Commission condemning localhate incidences. – Kraus – Action – 15 minutes5.Report from adhoc subcommittees on next steps identified for items listed on theFY2024‐ 25 HRC Workplan. – Kraus – Action – 30 minutesCITY OFFICIAL REPORTSMembers of the public may not speak to the item(s)Commissioner ReportsCouncil Liaison ReportStaff Liaison ReportCOMMISSIONER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS OR FUTURE MEETINGS ANDAGENDASMembers of the public may not speak to the item(s)ADJOURNMENT INFORMATIONAL REPORT PUBLIC DOCUMENTS Public Letters PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS Members of the Public may provide public comments to teleconference meetings via email, teleconference, or by phone. 1. Written public comments may be submitted by email to hrc@cityofpaloalto.org. 2. Spoken public comments using a computer will be accepted through the teleconference meeting. To address the Council, click on the link below to access a Zoom‐ based meeting. Please read the following instructions carefully. You may download the Zoom client or connect to the meeting in‐ browser. If using your browser, make sure you are using a current, up‐to‐date browser: Chrome 30 , Firefox 27 , Microsoft Edge 12 , Safari 7 . Certain functionality may be disabled in older browsers including Internet Explorer. You may be asked to enter an email address and name. We request that you identify yourself by name as this will be visible online and will be used to notify you that it is your turn to speak. When you wish to speak on an Agenda Item, click on “raise hand.” The Clerk will activate and unmute speakers in turn. Speakers will be notified shortly before they are called to speak. When called, please limit your remarks to the time limit allotted. A timer will be shown on the computer to help keep track of your comments. 3. Spoken public comments using a smart phone will be accepted  through the teleconference meeting. To address the Council, download the Zoom application onto your phone from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and enter the Meeting ID below. Please follow the instructions B‐E above. 4. Spoken public comments using a phone use the telephone number listed below. When you wish to speak on an agenda item hit *9 on your phone so we know that you wish to speak. You will be asked to provide your first and last name before addressing the Council. You will be advised how long you have to speak. When called please limit your remarks to the agenda item and time limit allotted. CLICK HERE TO JOIN    Meeting ID: 919 9454 8701   Phone:1‐669‐900‐6833  Americans with Disability Act (ADA) It is the policy of the City of Palo Alto to offer its public programs, services and meetings in a manner that is readily accessible to all. Persons with disabilities who require materials in an appropriate alternative format or who require auxiliary aids to access City meetings, programs, or services may contact the City’s ADA Coordinator at (650) 329‐2550 (voice) or by emailing ada@cityofpaloalto.org. Requests for assistance or accommodations must be submitted at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting, program, or service. 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CLICK HERE TO JOIN    Meeting ID: 919 9454 8701   Phone:1‐669‐900‐6833  Americans with Disability Act (ADA) It is the policy of the City of Palo Alto to offer its public programs, services and meetings in a manner that is readily accessible to all. Persons with disabilities who require materials in an appropriate alternative format or who require auxiliary aids to access City meetings, programs, or services may contact the City’s ADA Coordinator at (650) 329‐2550 (voice) or by emailing ada@cityofpaloalto.org. Requests for assistance or accommodations must be submitted at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting, program, or service. ADA. The City of Palo Alto does not discriminate against individuals with disabilities. To request accommodations, auxiliary aids or services to access City facilities, services or programs, to participate at public meetings, or to learn about the City's compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, may contact 650-329-2550 (voice), or e-mail ada@cityofpaloalto.org . This agenda is posted in accordance with government code section 54954.2(a) or section 54956. Members of the public are welcome to attend this public meeting. DRAFT HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING ACTION MINUTES Thursday, October 10, 2024 6:00 PM Commissioners Present: Barr, Causey, Eberle, Hsieh, Kraus, Stimmler Absent: Smith Council Liaison: Council Member Julie Lythcott-Haims Staff: Minka Van Der Zwaag, Alayna Cruz, Rebecca Atkinson, Julia Knight, Madeleine Salah, Captain James Reifschneider I) ROLL CALL II) PUBLIC COMMENT III) AGENDA CHANGES, REQUESTS, DELETIONS IV) APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. September 12, 2024 MOTION: Commissioner Stimmler moved, seconded by Commissioner Barr, to approve the minutes of August 8, 2024. MOTION PASSED: 6-0-1 (Smith absent) V) BUSINESS ITEMS 2. Public Hearing: Initial public discussion of Fair Chance Housing Policy approaches regarding use of criminal history information in Palo Alto rental housing decisions. – Staff – Action MOTION: Commissioner Barr moves, seconded by Vice Chair Kraus, that the HRC recommends support for Fair Chance Housing policy approach option 1 as per the staff report with a 2-year lookback period and support for the City Council consideration of Fair Chance Housing policies. MOTION PASSED: 5-1-1 (Eberle no; Smith absent) 3. Discussion of the Proposed 2025 City Council Regular Meeting Schedule and the draft citywide list of holidays and dates of significance. – Staff – Discussion NO ACTION TAKEN VI) REPORTS FROM OFFICIALS VII) ADJOURNMENT 1     Packet Pg. 5     ADA. The City of Palo Alto does not discriminate against individuals with disabilities. To request accommodations, auxiliary aids or services to access City facilities, services or programs, to participate at public meetings, or to learn about the City's compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, may contact 650-329-2550 (voice), or e-mail ada@cityofpaloalto.org . This agenda is posted in accordance with government code section 54954.2(a) or section 54956. Members of the public are welcome to attend this public meeting. The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. 1     Packet Pg. 6     ADA. The City of Palo Alto does not discriminate against individuals with disabilities. To request accommodations, auxiliary aids or services to access City facilities, services or programs, to participate at public meetings, or to learn about the City's compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, may contact 650-329-2550 (voice), or e-mail ada@cityofpaloalto.org . This agenda is posted in accordance with government code section 54954.2(a) or section 54956. Members of the public are welcome to attend this public meeting. DRAFT HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING ACTION MINUTES Wednesday, October 23, 2024 6:00 PM Commissioners Present: Barr, Causey, Eberle, Hsieh, Kraus, Smith, Stimmler Absent: none Council Liaison: Council Member Julie Lythcott-Haims Staff: Minka Van Der Zwaag, Alayna Cruz I) ROLL CALL II) PUBLIC COMMENT III) AGENDA CHANGES, REQUESTS, DELETIONS IV) APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. October 10, 2024 No motion presented; the minutes require correction. V) BUSINESS ITEMS 2. Presentation and Discussion on the findings of the 2024 Human Services Needs Assessment and Determination of the Priority of Needs for the FY26/27 Human Services Resource Allocation Program. - RDA Consulting and Staff – Action MOTION: Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Barr, moves to make the Priority of Needs for the Human Services Resource Allocation Program (HSRAP) for FY26/27 as follows: • Homelessness services • Housing support services • Services for individuals who are disabled • Services for older adults and their caregivers • Food & nutrition services • Mental and physical health services • Services for youth and their caregivers MOTION PASSED: 6-1 (Kraus no) VI) REPORTS FROM OFFICIALS VII) ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m. 2     Packet Pg. 7     Palo Alto’s 2024 Overnight Warming Location (OWL) Pilot and Plans 3     Packet Pg. 8     Palo Alto cold-weather women’s shelter since 2014 3     Packet Pg. 9     Source: The Campanile, Palo Alto Daily Post “Homeless individuals face ~3.5 times the mortality rate of those who are housed” (Meyer et al. 2023) May 7, 1954 – Feb 23, 2022 3     Packet Pg. 10     2021 202 2 202 3 256 deaths 245 deaths 214 deaths In Santa Clara County: Average age: 52 ~30 years younger than housed residents 3     Packet Pg. 11     3     Packet Pg. 12     3     Packet Pg. 13     Our goal was to save lives during an inclement weather emergency by offering a place indoors on nights when unsheltered residents won’t reliably survive overnight outdoors. ❏Safe ❏Respectful ❏Accessible 3     Packet Pg. 14     When does OWL open? 3     Packet Pg. 15     severe weather that makes it unsafe to be outdoors. Designated inclement weather alerts based on factors including: Inclement Weather: Temperature Rain Wind NWS Alerts Storms Flooding Santa Clara County Inclement Weather Alerts: to sign up, text BADWEATHER to 888777 3     Packet Pg. 16     Activate! ❏Staff ❏Security ❏… 15 nights last year 3     Packet Pg. 17     3     Packet Pg. 18     What happens at the OWL? 3     Packet Pg. 19     Set Up, Indoor Waiting Area Check In (cup of noodles or donated dinner) Quiet Hours, Lights Out Wake Up (instant oatmeal for breakfast) Clean Up, Head Out 6 - 7pm 7 - 8pm 10pm - 6am 6am 6 - 7am 3     Packet Pg. 20     3     Packet Pg. 21     3     Packet Pg. 22     3     Packet Pg. 23     “It was the first time I slept through the night in ages.” 3     Packet Pg. 24     3     Packet Pg. 25     3     Packet Pg. 26     “The staff was friendly and I was able to pick out a book* to read.” *from the library’s free book collection 3     Packet Pg. 27     3     Packet Pg. 28     3     Packet Pg. 29     “It was exactly what I needed: a safe space to sleep and a warm meal, even if for just a night.” 3     Packet Pg. 30     nights indoors 112 3     Packet Pg. 31     27% women 80% Palo Altans 33% seniors or chronic illness people of color 27% 33 clients 10 per night 3     Packet Pg. 32     How can I help this year? 3     Packet Pg. 33     Bring Dinner Sign Up for Weather Alerts Give Out Info Cards text BADWEATHER to 888777 info@hhcollab.org 3     Packet Pg. 34     Come to our community open house (time TBD)! 3     Packet Pg. 35     Questions? 650-463-4953 minka.vanderzwaag@cityofpaloalto.org hhcollab.org info@hhcollab.org 3     Packet Pg. 36     From:Aram James To:Sean Allen; Jeff Moore; Henry Etzkowitz; Raymond Goins; Vara Ramakrishnan; dennis burns; Human RelationsCommission; George for Palo Alto; kamhialison@gmail.com; Josh Becker; josh@joshsalcman.com; Nicole Chiu-Wang Cc:Keith Reckdahl; Cribbs, Anne; Binder, Andrew; Reifschneider, James; Burt, Patrick Subject:Re: The Value of Voting Within a Revolution Date:Sunday, November 3, 2024 8:27:41 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. On Sun, Nov 3, 2024 at 7:47 PM perrysandy@aol.com <perrysandy@aol.com> wrote: https://rally-theleague.org/the-value-of-voting-within-a-revolution/ The value of voting within a revolution October 24, 2024 By the League Basic Needs Electoral Committee The 2024 elections are unleashing storms of controversy around who to vote for and why, around therole of third parties and even whether people should vote at all. In 1971, Black Panther Partyleader George Jackson wrote that participation in ruling-class electoral politics is the opposite ofrevolution. In the middle of an insurrection, that is clearly true and Jackson believed that an insurrectionwas in progress as he was writing. However, the more than 50 years of brutal, unbroken reaction sincethen force us to examine the question more deeply. Today, the world is experiencing a transition from industrial production based on human labor tolaborless production based on Artificial Intelligence and automation. This economic revolution hasseparated millions of workers from the formal economy and their struggles to secure their basic needsare unleashing a social revolution. This social revolution is increasingly confronting the state, but it isstill scattered and in recent years it has never approached the stage of an insurrection. This is because a revolution cannot proceed to its conclusion without a change in the views of themajority of the working class. And new thinking cannot be introduced by decree or a single burst ofpropaganda. Consciousness develops in stages, according to the level of experience and organizationthat the working class has developed. The starting point in times like these is for revolutionaries to connect with the workers’ demands for thenecessities of life. Given America’s long history of electoral struggles, this necessarily includesconnecting with them as they fight for their demands in the electoral arena. ELECTIONS HAVE CONSEQUENCES In a class society, the real issues of class power are not and cannot generally be resolved by elections.But ruling-class elections offer one of the broadest available arenas for worker participation in politicalstruggle. And elections can and often do dramatically impact the lives of workers and the outcomes oftheir social struggles. The results in the 10 states where abortion rights are directly on the Novemberballot will literally mean life or death for the women and pregnant people in those states. And ballotmeasures addressing the minimum wage and paid sick leave in Missouri, Alaska and Nebraska willelevate workers’ standard of living. On the other hand, passage of California’s draconian Proposition 36 would send tens of thousands ofprimarily African American and Latino workers to state prison for petty violations that are nowmisdemeanors. Although it is more complicated, the composition of state and local legislatures andcouncils also has real consequences for policies that can improve or destroy human lives. Theincreasingly open intervention of billionaires in local politics is further evidence of what is at stake whenwe decide whether and how to vote. On the national level, people dare not disregard the danger of victory for supporters of the Project 2025dictatorship plan. Project 2025 dramatically multiplies the dangers posed in a Trump presidency by its {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 37     plan to surround him with highly dedicated and competent fascist officials. The promised “massdeportation” of 15 million people would be the largest forced displacement in human history apart fromthat of World War II. And the threats to deport and/or intern all protesters are deadly serious. Because elections can influence policy outcomes, the ruling class is aggressively suppressing the rightto vote and influencing young people to believe that voting makes no difference. Disenfranchisingvoters is about disarming the working class – especially people of color – and opening the door tocrushing resistance by reinstituting the extreme violence of the Jim Crow era. Electoral campaigns are also a decisive battleground in the war of ideas. The ruling class tirelesslyinvests tens of billions of dollars to use elections to promote its message of racism, division, classhatred and war. Revolutionaries have a responsibility to use them equally militantly to promote classunity, class political organization and the vision of a peaceful and cooperative society. EMERGENCE OF THIRD PARTIES Entering the political arena to fight for its basic needs is developing the self-confidence of the workingclass as a social force. As author Alice Walker said, the most common way people give up their poweris by thinking they don’t have any. Election campaigns are a powerful opportunity for workers toaccumulate knowledge and experience of their own strength. The social movement is polarizing the Democratic Party and ultimately creating the conditions for theemergence of a significant third party, one that will be composed of forces currently both inside andoutside the Democrats. This will accelerate the breaking apart of old alliances of workers with corporateDemocrats, while also serving as a vehicle to pull together the scattered economic struggles into unitedpolitical struggles. We should not allow current tactical differences over (for example) the Harriscampaign to divide the people fighting against fascism and for political independence in the long run. Even as we rally people to vote, the November election aftermath is likely to test our ability to rapidlyshift back to non-electoral tactics. If Trump and Project 2025 win, we may well not even have electionsagain for a very long time. And if Harris wins, we will probably have to take the battle to the streets toensure the results are respected and Harris actually gets inaugurated. And if Harris wins, we will haveto continue fighting to force Harris to protect migrants and the planet and redirect the military budgetfrom genocide overseas to meeting human needs at home. Now is the time to organize local, regional, and national collectives of revolutionaries to summarize thelessons and to plan next steps. The revolution develops on the basis of a continuous practicalmovement against all the structures of oppression, ultimately guided by a vision of creating a newsociety that is based on the abundance made possible by the new technologies. The current system isdesigned to crush our humanity, but until we have the political power to abolish it, we have to use everyold form available, including elections, to build the power we need to create the better world we believein. Published on October 24, 2024This article originated in Rally!P.O. Box 477113 Chicago, IL 60647 rally@lrna.orgFree to reproduce unless otherwise marked.Please include this message with any reproduction. {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 38     From:Aram James To:Supervisor Susan Ellenberg; Supervisor Otto Lee; district1@bos.sccgov.org; Joe Simitian; Robert. Jonsen; Georgefor Palo Alto; Keith Reckdahl; Human Relations Commission; Kaloma Smith; kamhialison@gmail.com;info@chris4schoolboard.com Cc:Nicole Chiu-Wang; Josh Becker; josh@joshsalcman.com; Cribbs, Anne; Cari Templeton for Council; Binder, Andrew; kenneth.Binder@shf.sccgov.org Subject:Watch "Barbados PM’s extraordinary reply to Netanyahu for selective use of Bible in UN | Janta Ka Reporter" onYouTube Date:Sunday, November 3, 2024 8:09:18 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. https://youtu.be/_got5rApjJ4?si=x4LZXD9D6oUKSh7_ {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 39     From:Aram James To:Supervisor Susan Ellenberg; Henry Etzkowitz; Kaloma Smith; Josh Becker; Greer Stone; Raymond Goins; SeanAllen; Jeff Moore; Jeff Rosen; Jay Boyarsky; Lotus Fong; Keith Reckdahl; <michael.gennaco@oirgroup.com> Cc:info@chris4schoolboard.com; info@voterowena.com; Bill Newell; Nicole Chiu-Wang; Holman, Karen (external); Cari Templeton for Council; Sally Lieber; Human Relations Commission Subject:CHOICE IS LOSS”: VOTERS ON THEIR DECISION AMID GENOCIDE IN GAZA Progressive Americans opposed toIsrael’s U.S.-funded war in Gaza face a difficult choice: whether or not to vote for Harris. Date:Sunday, November 3, 2024 7:24:10 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. https://theintercept.com/2024/11/01/voters-election-harris-trump-israel-gaza/ {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 40     From:Aram James To:Sean Allen; Raymond Goins; Cribbs, Anne; Henry Etzkowitz; Cari Templeton for Council; George for Palo Alto;Jethroe Moore II; Sally Lieber; Supervisor Susan Ellenberg; Roberta Ahlquist; Burt, Patrick; Keith Reckdahl; GreerStone; <michael.gennaco@oirgroup.com> Cc:info@chris4schoolboard.com; kamhialison@gmail.com; Rowena Chiu; josh@joshsalcman.com; votenicolecw@gmail.com; Human Relations Commission; Kaloma Smith; Karen Holman; Vicki Veenker; Julie Lythcott-Haims Subject:Re: Cop’s use of n-word led to investigation that never became public – Palo Alto Daily Post Date:Saturday, November 2, 2024 12:28:39 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. On Wed, Oct 30, 2024 at 9:41 AM Aram James <abjpd1@gmail.com> wrote: This guy Zack Perron is still with the PAPD and never apologized for his targeting of ablack officer with the N Word and in fact was promoted after the incident. Rowena- Henry- Keith, Anne, Raymond, George, Pat, Greer, Cari, Alison, Josh, et al Please state your position on Zack Perron. Cop’s use of n-word led to investigation that never became public – Palo Alto DailyPost https://search.app/mMmri5RQZegtyfri7 {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 41     From:Aram James To:George for Palo Alto; Keith Reckdahl; Templeton, Cari; Cribbs, Anne; Human Relations Commission;<michael.gennaco@oirgroup.com>; Foley, Michael; Barberini, Christopher; Figueroa, Eric; Binder, Andrew; VickiVeenker Cc:Julie Lythcott-Haims Subject:Re: Joining Beverly Hills and Coronado in rebelling against state housing rules: this blue collar city Date:Friday, November 1, 2024 10:28:06 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. On Fri, Nov 1, 2024 at 10:26 PM Aram James <abjpd1@gmail.com> wrote: On Fri, Nov 1, 2024 at 10:22 PM Aram James <abjpd1@gmail.com> wrote:Joining Beverly Hills and Coronado in rebelling against state housing rules: this blu- collar city What will our residentialist segregationist Palo Alto city council do in 2025? I support the“Builder’s Remedy” and oppose measure D, that would destroy some of our precious Palo Alto parkland. I support Prop 6 to end slavery in our prisons and oppose Prop 36 that would bring backmore mass incarceration ( at $130,000 per year, per inmate) than we already have in this state. Say NO toProp 36!! Don’t go for the far white-wing law enforcement fear-mongering. Prop 36 will takes us backwards when our crimes rates are down. Say yes to Prop 33 so cities can pass much-needed rent control. Don't buy the lies being propagated by greedy landlords and the real estate industry. Avram “ Just Say No To The Genocide in Palestine “ Finkelstein https://www.latimes.com/homeless-housing/story/2024-10-31/city-of-norwalk-bans-homeless-shelters {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 42     From:Aram James To:George for Palo Alto; Keith Reckdahl; Templeton, Cari; Cribbs, Anne; Human Relations Commission;<michael.gennaco@oirgroup.com>; Foley, Michael; Barberini, Christopher; Figueroa, Eric; Binder, Andrew Cc:EPA Today; Lee, Craig; cromero@cityofepa.org; rabrica@cityofepa.org Subject:Re: Joining Beverly Hills and Coronado in rebelling against state housing rules: this blue collar city Date:Friday, November 1, 2024 10:26:30 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. On Fri, Nov 1, 2024 at 10:22 PM Aram James <abjpd1@gmail.com> wrote:Joining Beverly Hills and Coronado in rebelling against state housing rules: this blu- collar city What will our residentialist segregationist Palo Alto city council do in 2025? I support the “Builder’s Remedy” and oppose measure D, that would destroy some of our precious PaloAlto parkland. I support Prop 6 to end slavery in our prisons and oppose Prop 36 that would bring back more mass incarceration ( at $130,000 per year, per inmate) than we already have in thisstate. Say NO toProp 36!! Don’t go for the far white-wing law enforcement fear-mongering. Prop 36 will takes us backwards when our crimes rates are down. Say yes to Prop 33 so cities can pass much-needed rent control. Don't buy the lies beingpropagated by greedy landlords and the real estate industry. Avram “ Just Say No To The Genocide in Palestine “ Finkelstein https://www.latimes.com/homeless-housing/story/2024-10-31/city-of-norwalk-bans- homeless-shelters {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 43     From:Aram James To:Sean Allen; Raymond Goins; Jeff Moore; Robert. Jonsen; josh@joshsalcman.com; Keith Reckdahl; Templeton,Cari; Cribbs, Anne; Burt, Patrick; Greer Stone; WILPF Peninsula Palo Alto; Reifschneider, James; Lewis james;Henry Etzkowitz; Human Relations Commission; Kaloma Smith Cc:Binder, Andrew; kenneth.Binder@shf.sccgov.org; Wagner, April; Ed Lauing; Shikada, Ed; info@chris4schoolboard.com; Vicki Veenker; votenicolecw@gmail.com; Sally Lieber; kamhialison@gmail.com Subject:Joining Beverly Hills and Coronado in rebelling against state housing rules: this blue collar city Date:Friday, November 1, 2024 10:23:02 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Joining Beverly Hills and Coronado in rebelling against state housing rules: this blu- collar city What will our residentialist segregationist Palo Alto city council do in 2025? I support the“Builder’s Remedy” and oppose measure D, that would destroy some of our precious Palo Alto parkland. I support Prop 6 to end slavery in our prisons and oppose Prop 36 that would bring back moremass incarceration ( at $130,000 per year, per inmate) than we already have in this state. Say NO toProp 36!! Don’t go for the far white-wing law enforcement fear-mongering. Prop 36will takes us backwards when our crimes rates are down. Say yes to Prop 33 so cities can pass much-needed rent control. Don't buy the lies being propagated by greedy landlords and the real estate industry. Avram “ Just Say No To The Genocide in Palestine “ Finkelstein https://www.latimes.com/homeless-housing/story/2024-10-31/city-of-norwalk-bans-homeless-shelters {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 44     From:Office of Supervisor Otto LeeTo:Human Relations CommissionSubject:D3 October 2024 NewsletterDate:Thursday, October 31, 2024 7:22:07 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautious ofopening attachments and clicking on links. In This Newsletter: Election Day Information - Emergency Preparedness - Domestic Violence Awareness Month - BOS Meeting Updates - Around The Community - Upcoming Events - Helpful Resources - County Library District Survey Dear Friends and Neighbors, As we get closer to Election Day - Tuesday, November 5th, let’s remember that voting remains our most powerful tool for change. Whether it’s for greater access to healthcare and housing, advocating for survivors of domestic violence, or building a more equitable community, always remember that your voice and representation shapes the future. The Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters has a County Voter Information Guide, an important tool to help you prepare for casting your ballot. Voters are encouraged to read it carefully before {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 45     Election Day and take it with them to the Vote Centers - LINK. Plus - If you have teens in your life who are 16 and 17 years old, the Santa Clara Registrar of Voters provides an opportunity for them to pre- register to vote, so by the time they're 18, they'll be set to cast their ballot. Remind your friends and family of this too, because in being united and having our voices heard, we can create a safer and brighter future together. LINK Natural Disasters and Emergency Preparedness I’d also like to reflect on the devastation and toll caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Our hearts go out to the victims who have lost loved ones, homes, and livelihoods. These catastrophic storms magnified by climate change left a severe trail of destruction, leaving countless families displaced and in need of aid and resources to recover. As the climate continues to warm, if we fail to take action these storms and disasters will only worsen. This month also marks 35 years since the Loma Prieta Earthquake, the County of Santa Clara’s Office of Emergency Management has helpful and easy-to-follow resources - including AlertSCC on emergency and disaster preparedness, including what to do during power outages, wildfires, and extreme weather. Do what it takes to plan and protect yourself and your loved ones! Domestic Violence Awareness Month {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 46     Another critical issue that deserves our attention: October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The National Domestic Violence Hotline’s most recent statistics show that on average, crimes related to domestic violence and intimate partner violence impact over 12 million women and men over the course of a single year, with many suffering in silence and cases going unreported. If you or someone you know is impacted by domestic violence, please know that there is help, and that your safety is the most important thing. The County has helpful numbers and information on how to get help, including hotlines, victims’ rights resources, and more. To those who celebrate, I wish you a peaceful and joyous Diwali. Also blessings to everyone who is celebrating Dia de Los Muertos And to those who will enjoy trick-or-treating and other Halloween festivities, have fun and stay safe - Please ensure all candy packaging is safely sealed and discard anything that looks suspicious or expired! As always, contact our office anytime via email at Supervisor.Lee@bos.sccgov.org or visit us online at SupervisorLee.org. Supervisor Otto Lee Santa Clara County, District 3 SupervisorLee.org Supervisor.Lee@bos.sccgov.org {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 47     Board of Supervisors Updates On September 24th, the Board of Supervisors meeting covered various topics including a commendation for the members of the Ukrainian Parliament, pictured above, visiting thanks to our Sister County Commission, and the historic $315M appropriation for the acquisition of Regional Medical Center (RMC). The Board also received an update on providing unleaded fuel at Reid-Hillview Airport and ensuring Eastridge Little League's access to playing fields. Just two days before the Board meeting, the California State Legislature passed SB 1193, prohibiting the sale of leaded aviation fuel. This law will go into effect in January of 2031. Thanks to staff’s diligent work with unleaded fuel providers, the County will be one of the first, if not the very first, to make this kind of fuel available. At the October 8th Meeting, the County approved negotiations for garbage, recycling, and organic waste services. GreenWaste {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 48     Recovery is the new provider for District East. They were selected for their efforts to outreach to businesses to ensure compliance with SB 1383, a bill that went into effect in January 2022 to mandate further diversion of waste from landfills. The Board of Supervisors appreciated the participation in this discussion and the work of those who advocate for a healthy and cleaner environment for all! Celebrating Filipino American History Month October is Filipino American History Month, a time when we recognize and appreciate the history, culture, and contributions of Filipino Americans and marks the first recorded presence of Filipinos arriving in the contiguous United States on October 18, 1587 in Morro Bay, California. The Fil-Am Employees Group of Santa Clara County received a proclamation for Filipino American History Month and hosted a panel discussion that highlighted the importance of honoring their heritage. {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 49     Highlights Around the Community 2024 Day on the Bay: Thank you for another great year! This year's Day on the Bay Event at Alviso Marina County Park was a great success! A special thank you to the Santa Clara County Parks & Recreation Department for partnering with District 3 to bring free resources, vaccines, pumpkins for kids, kayak rides, and other giveaways for local residents and families. And thank you to all of the staff, community organizations, performers, and volunteers--none of this was possible without your support! 2024 Veterans Stand Down at the County Fairgrounds {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 50     This year's Santa Clara County Veterans Stand Down was three days long at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, with free services are available for veterans and their families, including a claims clinic, dental services, and community support resources. VTA buses offered free rides to veterans to get to the Fairgrounds. Thank you to the Office of Veterans Services (VSO) and all community and agency partners who came to provide services! And as always, the VSO is here for veterans and their families! It provides important services and resources and offers drop-in meetings in-person or virtually every Tuesday. Be Our Guest: A Spooktacular Success! {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 51     A big shout-out and special thanks to the Silicon Valley Council of Nonprofits for hosting another successful Be Our Guest Event! Every year, elected officials and other community leaders get together to honor the nonprofit community and compete for the best pumpkin designer awards. This year, District 3's pumpkin was inspired by the Disney movie "Ratatouille!" Celebrating 50 Years of the Senior Nutrition Program {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 52     Congratulations to the Santa Clara County Senior Nutrition Program, which celebrates 50 years of providing nutritious meals and social activities to adults 60 years and older. Operated by the County Social Services Agency, the Senior Nutrition Program served more than 16,000 residents last fiscal year and provided over 1.5 million meals. The program offers meals at 38 sites throughout Santa Clara County along with a host of activities, from arts and crafts to tai chi and line dancing. Upcoming Events Día De Los Muertos 5K & 10k Run-Walk Saturday, November 2, 2024 - Alviso San José Veterans Day Parade Monday, November 11, 2024 {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 53     Sunnyvale Department of Safety Rides for Toys Saturday, November 23, 2024 Free Thanksgiving Dinner at St. John the Baptist Parish Thursday, November 28, 2024 {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 54     Helpful Information and Resources Vote Centers Now Open - Find your Nearest One! James Cary Smith Community Grant Funding Opportunity {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 55     Santa Clara County Medical Association Webinar Artificial Turf: Promise or Peril? Bay Area Older Adults Understanding and Preventing Urban Runoff Pollution {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 56     Before We Go... The Santa Clara County Library Districts Wants Your Feedback! As part of its continuing effort to improve the level of service provided to the community, the Santa Clara County Library District is asking all County residents to please take a few moments {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 57     to fill out its brief 2024 Community Survey, regardless of whether you currently use County libraries or not. This anonymous online survey is available in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, and Traditional Chinese. Surveys must be submitted by Sunday, November 24, 2024. 70 West Hedding 10th Floor San José, CA 95110 (408) 299-5030 Email Supervisor Lee District 3 Website Unsubscribe from future messages. {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 58     From:Aram James To:Palo Alto Free Press; Dave Price; Braden Cartwright; EPA Today; Diana Diamond; jgreen@dailynewsgroup.com;Jennifer DiBrienza; info@chris4schoolboard.com; Jeff Conrad; josh@joshsalcman.com; votenicolecw@gmail.com;Kaloma Smith Cc:Perron, Zachary; Reifschneider, James; Binder, Andrew; Wagner, April; kenneth.Binder@shf.sccgov.org; Burt, Patrick; George for Palo Alto; Rowena Chiu; Roberta Ahlquist; Henry Etzkowitz; Sean Allen; Raymond Goins; Barberini, Christopher; Afanasiev, Alex; Enberg, Nicholas; Figueroa, Eric; michael.gennaco@oirgroup.com; Human Relations Commission; ladoris cordell; Lythcott-Haims, Julie; WILPF Peninsula Palo Alto Subject:Re: Watch "Fontana PD: Hate Within the Ranks" on YouTube Date:Thursday, October 31, 2024 1:04:22 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. On Thu, Oct 31, 2024 at 12:23 PM Aram James <abjpd1@gmail.com> wrote:Hi Mark, Thanks for your brilliant analysis of the Zack Perron Matter. Even a public apology byPerron regarding his racist comments would have gone a long way in restoring a belief that he cares about justice in our community. Instead, this white man, a privileged white manwho graduated from both Paly High School and Stanford University, remains unapologetic. If he wanted justice in our community for all, he would have asked first for forgiveness fromthe victim of his racist verbal attack and then forgiveness from the larger black community and, in fact, forgiveness from the community as a whole. The current Palo Alto police chief,Andrew Binder, has never spoken out against Perron’s racist statements and has kept Perron as a member of Binder’s all-Caucasian/white command staff. I’ve attached the link to theDaily Post article that broke the story on the ongoing Perron controversy. Best regards, Avram Finkelstein aka Aram James Cop’s use of n-word led to investigation that never became public – Palo Alto Daily Post https://search.app/9zm5mvh8hdaNN4Pc9 On Thu, Oct 31, 2024 at 10:34 AM, Palo Alto Free Press <paloaltofreepress@gmail.com>wrote:Aram, Reinvestigating this case could be an important step toward restoring public trust and affirming the department’s commitment to accountability. {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 59     Given that the initial investigation was handled as an HR matter and not through Internal Affairs, it missed the scrutiny and transparency typically associated with IA processes, including independent police auditor review. Revisiting the case under a more rigorous investigative process, ideally with external oversight, would demonstrate that the department takes allegations of racial insensitivity seriously, especially within its own ranks. A reinvestigation could provide clarity on why no disciplinary action was taken, assess if the initial handling was appropriate, and ensure that department protocols are followed transparently. Additionally, if systemic issues contributed to how this and similar cases were handled, a thorough review could help establish stronger, clearer policies going forward, reassuring both the public and the department that misconduct will be addressed consistently and fairly. Mark Petersen Perez On Oct 30, 2024, at 9:58 PM, Aram James <abjpd1@gmail.com> wrote:  Hi Mark, {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 60     It's good to hear your always insightful and powerful critiques of the rampantpolice corruption, racism, and lack of accountability that infects police departments across this county.Sadly, the Palo Alto Police Department still lacks transparency and accountability. I sent out an email about the ongoing Zack Perroncontroversy. If you have time to express your opinion on the matter that would be great. Avram Finkelstein aka Aram James On Wed, Oct 30, 2024 at 10:38 AM Palo Alto Free Press<paloaltofreepress@gmail.com> wrote:Hi Aram, Thoughts to be considered: Here’s a few gems….. If corruption is exposed within the police force by one of their own, it’s a critical moment that calls for accountability, transparency, and cultural reform. 1. Support Whistleblower Protections: It’s essential to protect the whistleblower from retaliation and ensure they feel safe. Whistleblower laws exist to protect individuals who expose wrongdoing, but these laws need to be enforced rigorously within police departments. 2. Cultural and Structural Reform: Corruption often indicates deep-rooted {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 61     issues within the culture of the force. Leadership needs to assess not just the individuals involved but the policies and practices that allowed this behavior to flourish. This could mean reassessing training, increasing oversight, and fostering a culture where integrity is prioritized over loyalty to individuals. 3. Community Transparency and Engagement: Open communication with the community helps restore trust. Holding transparent investigations and being forthcoming about the results shows that the department values accountability. Additionally, seeking community involvement in police oversight can bridge the gap between the force and the public. Retaliation against whistleblowers and attempts to conceal corruption damage the credibility of the entire force. Addressing the issue openly is essential for reform, trust-building, and integrity in law enforcement. {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 62     Mark Petersen Perez On Oct 30, 2024, at 6:39 AM, Aram James<abjpd1@gmail.com> wrote: https://youtu.be/aIaQVFyStQk?si=f469pm6bjj1QDHfY {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 63     From:Aram James To:Palo Alto Free Press Cc:Perron, Zachary; Reifschneider, James; Binder, Andrew; Wagner, April; kenneth.Binder@shf.sccgov.org; Burt, Patrick; George for Palo Alto; Rowena Chiu; Roberta Ahlquist; Henry Etzkowitz; Sean Allen; Raymond Goins; Barberini, Christopher; Afanasiev, Alex; Enberg, Nicholas; Figueroa, Eric; michael.gennaco@oirgroup.com; Human Relations Commission; Kaloma Smith; ladoris cordell; Lythcott-Haims, Julie; WILPF Peninsula Palo Alto Subject:Re: Watch "Fontana PD: Hate Within the Ranks" on YouTube Date:Thursday, October 31, 2024 12:24:22 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Hi Mark,Thanks for your brilliant analysis of the Zack Perron Matter. Even a public apology by Perron regarding his racist comments would have gone a long way in restoring a belief that he caresabout justice in our community. Instead, this white man, a privileged white man who graduated from both Paly High School and Stanford University, remains unapologetic. If hewanted justice in our community for all, he would have asked first for forgiveness from the victim of his racist verbal attack and then forgiveness from the larger black community and, infact, forgiveness from the community as a whole. The current Palo Alto police chief, Andrew Binder, has never spoken out against Perron’s racist statements and has kept Perron as amember of Binder’s all-Caucasian/white command staff. I’ve attached the link to the Daily Post article that broke the story on the ongoing Perron controversy. Best regards, Avram Finkelstein aka Aram James Cop’s use of n-word led to investigation that never became public – Palo Alto Daily Post https://search.app/9zm5mvh8hdaNN4Pc9 On Thu, Oct 31, 2024 at 10:34 AM, Palo Alto Free Press <paloaltofreepress@gmail.com>wrote:Aram, Reinvestigating this case could be an important step toward restoring public trust and affirming the department’s commitment to accountability. Given that the initial investigation was handled as an HR matter and not through Internal Affairs, it missed the {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 64     scrutiny and transparency typically associated with IA processes, including independent police auditor review. Revisiting the case under a more rigorous investigative process, ideally with external oversight, would demonstrate that the department takes allegations of racial insensitivity seriously, especially within its own ranks. A reinvestigation could provide clarity on why no disciplinary action was taken, assess if the initial handling was appropriate, and ensure that department protocols are followed transparently. Additionally, if systemic issues contributed to how this and similar cases were handled, a thorough review could help establish stronger, clearer policies going forward, reassuring both the public and the department that misconduct will be addressed consistently and fairly. Mark Petersen Perez On Oct 30, 2024, at 9:58 PM, Aram James <abjpd1@gmail.com> wrote:  Hi Mark,It's good to hear your always insightful and powerful critiques of the rampantpolice corruption, racism, and lack of accountability that infects policedepartments across this county.Sadly, the Palo Alto Police Department still lacks transparency andaccountability. I sent out an email about the ongoing Zack Perron controversy.If you have time to express your opinion on the matter that would be great. {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 65     Avram Finkelstein aka Aram James On Wed, Oct 30, 2024 at 10:38 AM Palo Alto Free Press<paloaltofreepress@gmail.com> wrote:Hi Aram, Thoughts to be considered: Here’s a few gems….. If corruption is exposed within the police force by one of their own, it’s a critical moment that calls for accountability, transparency, and cultural reform. 1. Support Whistleblower Protections: It’s essential to protect the whistleblower from retaliation and ensure they feel safe. Whistleblower laws exist to protect individuals who expose wrongdoing, but these laws need to be enforced rigorously within police departments. 2. Cultural and Structural Reform: Corruption often indicates deep-rooted issues within the culture of the force. Leadership needs to assess not just the individuals involved but the policies and practices that allowed this behavior to flourish. This could mean reassessing {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 66     training, increasing oversight, and fostering a culture where integrity is prioritized over loyalty to individuals. 3. Community Transparency and Engagement: Open communication with the community helps restore trust. Holding transparent investigations and being forthcoming about the results shows that the department values accountability. Additionally, seeking community involvement in police oversight can bridge the gap between the force and the public. Retaliation against whistleblowers and attempts to conceal corruption damage the credibility of the entire force. Addressing the issue openly is essential for reform, trust-building, and integrity in law enforcement. Mark Petersen Perez On Oct 30, 2024, at 6:39 AM, Aram James<abjpd1@gmail.com> wrote: https://youtu.be/aIaQVFyStQk?si=f469pm6bjj1QDHfY {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 67     {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 68     From:Palo Alto Free Press To:Aram James Cc:Perron, Zachary; Reifschneider, James; Binder, Andrew; Wagner, April; kenneth.Binder@shf.sccgov.org; Burt, Patrick; George for Palo Alto; Rowena Chiu; Roberta Ahlquist; Henry Etzkowitz; Sean Allen; Raymond Goins; Barberini, Christopher; Afanasiev, Alex; Enberg, Nicholas; Figueroa, Eric; michael.gennaco@oirgroup.com; Human Relations Commission; Kaloma Smith; ladoris cordell; Lythcott-Haims, Julie; Baker, Rob; WILPF Peninsula Palo Alto Subject:Re: Watch "Fontana PD: Hate Within the Ranks" on YouTube Date:Thursday, October 31, 2024 10:34:26 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Aram, Reinvestigating this case could be an important step toward restoring public trust and affirming the department’s commitment to accountability. Given that the initial investigation was handled as an HR matter and not through Internal Affairs, it missed the scrutiny and transparency typically associated with IA processes, including independent police auditor review. Revisiting the case under a more rigorous investigative process, ideally with external oversight, would demonstrate that the department takes allegations of racial insensitivity seriously, especially within its own ranks. A reinvestigation could provide clarity on why no disciplinary action was taken, assess if the initial handling was appropriate, and ensure that department protocols are followed transparently. Additionally, if systemic issues contributed to how this {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 69     and similar cases were handled, a thorough review could help establish stronger, clearer policies going forward, reassuring both the public and the department that misconduct will be addressed consistently and fairly. Mark Petersen Perez On Oct 30, 2024, at 9:58 PM, Aram James <abjpd1@gmail.com> wrote: Hi Mark,It's good to hear your always insightful and powerful critiques of the rampantpolice corruption, racism, and lack of accountability that infects policedepartments across this county.Sadly, the Palo Alto Police Department still lacks transparency andaccountability. I sent out an email about the ongoing Zack Perron controversy. Ifyou have time to express your opinion on the matter that would be great. Avram Finkelstein aka Aram James On Wed, Oct 30, 2024 at 10:38 AM Palo Alto Free Press<paloaltofreepress@gmail.com> wrote:Hi Aram, Thoughts to be considered: Here’s a few gems….. If corruption is exposed within the police force by one of their own, it’s a critical moment that calls for accountability, transparency, and cultural reform. 1. Support Whistleblower Protections: It’s essential to protect the whistleblower {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 70     from retaliation and ensure they feel safe. Whistleblower laws exist to protect individuals who expose wrongdoing, but these laws need to be enforced rigorously within police departments. 2. Cultural and Structural Reform: Corruption often indicates deep-rooted issues within the culture of the force. Leadership needs to assess not just the individuals involved but the policies and practices that allowed this behavior to flourish. This could mean reassessing training, increasing oversight, and fostering a culture where integrity is prioritized over loyalty to individuals. 3. Community Transparency and Engagement: Open communication with the community helps restore trust. Holding transparent investigations and being forthcoming about the results shows that the department values accountability. Additionally, seeking community involvement in police oversight can bridge the gap between the force and the public. Retaliation against whistleblowers and {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 71     attempts to conceal corruption damage the credibility of the entire force. Addressing the issue openly is essential for reform, trust-building, and integrity in law enforcement. Mark Petersen Perez On Oct 30, 2024, at 6:39 AM, Aram James <abjpd1@gmail.com>wrote: https://youtu.be/aIaQVFyStQk?si=f469pm6bjj1QDHfY {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 72     From:Aram James To:Palo Alto Free Press Cc:Perron, Zachary; Reifschneider, James; Binder, Andrew; Wagner, April; kenneth.Binder@shf.sccgov.org; Burt, Patrick; George for Palo Alto; Rowena Chiu; Roberta Ahlquist; Henry Etzkowitz; Sean Allen; Raymond Goins; Barberini, Christopher; Afanasiev, Alex; Enberg, Nicholas; Figueroa, Eric; michael.gennaco@oirgroup.com; Human Relations Commission; Kaloma Smith; ladoris cordell; Lythcott-Haims, Julie; Baker, Rob; WILPF Peninsula Palo Alto Subject:Re: Watch "Fontana PD: Hate Within the Ranks" on YouTube Date:Wednesday, October 30, 2024 9:58:13 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Hi Mark,It's good to hear your always insightful and powerful critiques of the rampant police corruption, racism, and lack of accountability that infects police departments across thiscounty. Sadly, the Palo Alto Police Department still lacks transparency and accountability. I sentout an email about the ongoing Zack Perron controversy. If you have time to express your opinion on the matter that would be great. Avram Finkelstein aka Aram James On Wed, Oct 30, 2024 at 10:38 AM Palo Alto Free Press <paloaltofreepress@gmail.com>wrote:Hi Aram, Thoughts to be considered: Here’s a few gems….. If corruption is exposed within the police force by one of their own, it’s a critical moment that calls for accountability, transparency, and cultural reform. 1. Support Whistleblower Protections: It’s essential to protect the whistleblower from retaliation and ensure they feel safe. Whistleblower laws exist to protect individuals who expose wrongdoing, but these laws need to be enforced rigorously within police departments. {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 73     2. Cultural and Structural Reform: Corruption often indicates deep-rooted issues within the culture of the force. Leadership needs to assess not just the individuals involved but the policies and practices that allowed this behavior to flourish. This could mean reassessing training, increasing oversight, and fostering a culture where integrity is prioritized over loyalty to individuals. 3. Community Transparency and Engagement: Open communication with the community helps restore trust. Holding transparent investigations and being forthcoming about the results shows that the department values accountability. Additionally, seeking community involvement in police oversight can bridge the gap between the force and the public. Retaliation against whistleblowers and attempts to conceal corruption damage the credibility of the entire force. Addressing the issue openly is essential for reform, trust-building, and integrity in law enforcement. Mark Petersen Perez On Oct 30, 2024, at 6:39 AM, Aram James <abjpd1@gmail.com> wrote: {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 74     https://youtu.be/aIaQVFyStQk?si=f469pm6bjj1QDHfY {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 75     From:San Jose Silicon Valley NAACP To:Human Relations Commission Subject:Concerns Over Appointments in Santa Clara County Education Leadership Date:Wednesday, October 30, 2024 8:13:00 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautious of openingattachments and clicking on links.   Unashamedly Black, Unapologetically Beautiful!!!! The Oldest, Largest And Strongest Civil Rights Organization In The United States.  Concerns Over Appointments in Santa Clara County Education Leadership The recent appointments within Santa Clara County's educational leadership raise significant concerns regarding transparency, community involvement, and the decision-making process of the Board of Supervisors and the Board of Education. The hiring of James Williams and the selection of interim superintendent Charles Hinman have emerged without presenting other viable options, casting a shadow over the integrity of these critical decisions. The lack of a transparent process begs the question: Are the voices of the community being heard? There seems to be an alarming deficit of engagement and agenda notices {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 76     to the public, which are essential components of a democratic decision-making process. This absence of inclusivity is unsettling, particularly in an educational environment that serves a diverse population. Adding to the apprehension is the recent endorsement of Hinman from figures such as Riju Krishna, a teacher at Opportunity Youth Academy, and a charter school leader aligned with Trustee Joseph DiSalvo. This further reinforces a narrative that may prioritize the charter school model without adequately addressing the distinct needs of the community and its existing educational challenges. Hinman’s comment about “turning on the fire hose” to address ongoing issues within Alum Rock, Berryessa, Quincy, and San Jose Unified School District raises eyebrows. Introducing more charter schools as a solution seems insufficient and indicates a reactive rather than a proactive approach to educational reform. The focus should instead be on collaboration and holistic strategies that genuinely uplift all schools within the community. Moreover, there are deeper concerns regarding Hinman’s background as he transitions from Orange County—a predominantly Republican region—to lead in a majority-minority community. The optics of this move are troubling, particularly given that he has no prior experience working within a county office of education. This raises legitimate questions about his ability to understand and cater to the unique needs of the community he is set to serve. In sum, the process that led to these appointments warrants scrutiny. Community members deserve clarity and engagement in decisions that will affect the education of their children. Transparency, inclusiveness, and a thorough exploration of available talent are essential components that must not be overlooked as Santa Clara County navigates its educational future. Rev. Jethroe Moore II {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 77     YES ON PROP 6 // NO ON PROP 36 RALLY Santa Clara County & San Mateo County Santa Clara County Rally: WHERE: STARTING AT MAIN JAIL -- 150 W Hedding St, San Jose, CA -- then marching to front of court WHEN: Monday Nov. 4th starting at 12:30pm San Mateo County Rally: WHERE: SAN MATEO JAIL -- 300 Bradford St, Redwood City, CA WHEN: Monday Nov. 4th starting at 12:30pm {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 78     Visit naacp.org/vote to access resources that will help you safeguard your vote and navigate any attempts at election interference. Here’s what you can do:Register to vote (or check your registration): It’s quick and easy, and you can ensure your voter information is current.Absentee/Mail-in voting: Request your ballot early to skip the line on Election Day.Know what’s on your ballot: Learn about candidates and issues before heading to the polls.Find your polling place: Use our state-specific voter guides to locate your polling location.Report voting issues: Encounter problems while voting? Report them immediately here or call 1-866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683).Election 2024 Toolkit: Amplify the voice of Black America. Find all of the facts and resources you need to get our community ready for Election Day with our toolkit. Upcoming Civic HolidaysOctober 28: Vote Early DayNovember 4: Election Hero Day November 5: Election Day Deadline for Nominations: February 16, 2025 {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 79     Categories of Nominees: 1. Political Leaders 2. Activists 3. Educators 4. Labor Leaders 5. Legal Advocates 6. Entrepreneurs 7. Freedom Fighters Eligibility Criteria: - Nominee must be actively engaged in civil rights advocacy within the San Jose Silicon Valley community. - Demonstrated commitment to addressing social justice issues and promoting equity and inclusion. - Contributions to political, educational, labor, legal, or entrepreneurial initiatives that further civil rights. - A history of leadership and impact within relevant circles of influence. - Nominee should exemplify the values of the NAACP and have made significant contributions to the community. Nomination Process: 1. Complete the official nomination form available on the San Jose Silicon Valley NAACP website. 2. Include a detailed statement (max 500 words) outlining the nominee's qualifications, impact, and contributions to civil rights. 3. Provide at least two letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with the nominee’s work (must include name, title, and contact information). 4. Submit all materials electronically or via mail to the San Jose Silicon Valley NAACP Branch. Selection Criteria: - Impact of the nominee’s work on civil rights and social justice. - Evidence of leadership and advocacy in the community. - Alignment with the mission and goals of the NAACP. Contact Information: For questions or further information, please contactSean Allen ; James Staten Nominate a civil rights advocate who is making a difference today! {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 80     Mental illness rates vary by state. In 2022, Utah had the highest rate at 29.19%, while New Jersey had the lowest at 19.38%. States in the western and northern parts of the country tend to have higher rates compared to southeastern states. Rates also decline as income levels rise. Adults living below the poverty line had the highest rate of mental illness at 29.0%, which is 6.2 percentage points above the national rate. Among racial groups, multiracial adults had the highest rate of mental illness at 36.7%. The white adult demographic followed (24%), then American Indian/Alaskan Native (23.5%), Hispanic or Latino (20.6%), Black or African American (19.4%), and Asian (18.1%). Keep reading {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 81     Carlos was RELEASED from the county jail this evening around 7:45pm after much back and forth with the SJ County Jail, CDCR, Sheriff’s office and legal counsel we got the email notification this evening regarding his release. Carlos and our family THANKS all of you for standing with Carlos during this incredible fight for freedom and special shout out to Debug, NAACP, The Militant, local media, newspapers and journalists and each and everyone of you that have showed up for Carlos. Let this milestone bless you! Carlos is free!!! https://youtu.be/EHYXqdHu9Kk {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 82     {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 83     {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 84     We are excited to invite you to the Green The Church, Florida "Climate Revival", happening on Friday, November 1, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM EST at Greater Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in West Palm Beach, FL. Theme: "What's In Your Hand? Harnessing Our Power by Promoting Sustainable Practices" This transformative event will focus on how we, as a community, can use the resources we have to make a positive impact on climate change and sustainability. You’ll hear from inspiring speakers. This is a free registration, and you can participate IN-PERSONor ONLINE! To register for FREE, please click this LINK. We look forward to seeing you there as we come together to build a sustainable future! Warm regards, Green The Church   {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 85       {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 86     LA’s Sheriff Says He’s Banned Deputy Gangs.After My Son’s Death, How Can We Trust Him? by Dr D. Pulane Lucas After decades of controversy, lawsuits, and misconduct allegations, the LosAngeles Sheriff’s Department (LASD) officially banned employees from joining orparticipating in deputy gangs on October 18. LASD had long denied that its violent,tattooed police gangs even existed, let alone ought to be regulated. But last month,Sheriff Robert Luna, who promised to eradicate the groups when running for office,announced that the department was finally banning gang participation in mid-October. However, after my son died under Luna’s leadership, why would families trust hisword? On February 1, 2023, I received the tragic news that my son, Stanley T Wilson Jr.,had died in LASD custody. Stanley was a student leader, track star, and standoutfootball player at Stanford University. He went on to play in the NFL for the DetroitLions. After retiring from the NFL, Stanley struggled with mental illness, substanceuse disorder, and untreated trauma from being molested by an uncle who babysat himas a child. He spent the final months of his life in LASD custody. Stanley was only 40years old when he died. I learned from his post-mortem exam that he had sufferedfrom chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE. READ MORE {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 87       We’re excited to announce that the NAACP’s “Guidelines for theDepiction of Black Life in Media” has been selected as a Finalist for the4th Annual Anthem Awards in the Education, Art & Culture - AwarenessCategories (Non-profit)! This recognition highlights our commitment toensuring authentic and respectful representation of Black life in the media. We need your vote to win the Anthem Community Voice Award. Cast yourvote today and help us amplify the impact of our work. Every vote bringsus one step closer to winning this prestigious honor. Voting is open through October 31. {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 88     {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 89       {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 90     {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 91     Vice President Harris Will Deliver for Black Men She Will Provide the Tools to Black Men to Build Wealth, Support Their Families, and Lead in Their Communities Vice President Harris will build an Opportunity Economy where everyone has the opportunity to not just get by, but to get ahead. She knows that Black men have long felt that too often their voice in our political process has gone unheard and that there is so much untapped ambition and leadership within the Black male community. Black men and boys deserve a president who will provide the opportunity to unleash this talent and potential by removing historic barriers to wealth creation, education, employment, earnings, health, and improving the criminal justice system. Black men deserve a president who will deliver on promises and equip them with the tools and resources to make their aspirations a reality. This year, Vice President Harris launched a first-of-its-kind, nationwide Economic Opportunity Tour to help entrepreneurs access the capital and resources they need to launch and grow their businesses, build wealth, and strengthen their communities— especially Black male entrepreneurs. While traveling across the country to cities like Atlanta, Detroit, and Charlotte, she heard powerful stories from Black men about the biggest hurdles that still make it too difficult for them to get their businesses off the ground and grow them to meet their full ambitions and discussed policies that can {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 92     help break down remaining barriers to success. READ MORE Now more than ever, it’s important to wear your activism on your sleeve (literally). We are thrilled to announce that new NAACP t-shirts are available for order (and pre-order) in the NAACP Store. Show your support by wearing these statement T-shirts: “Our Black Job Is Voting” T-shirt — Pre-Order here. “Political As Hell” T-shirt — Order here. "All In” T-shirt — Order here.   {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 93       The NAACP Powershift Entrepreneur Grant, powered by DaymondJohn of Shark Tank, is your opportunity to receive $25,000 to grow and scaleyour business. Along with financial support, grant recipients will receiveexclusive mentorship from FUBU Founder Daymond John and a chance toshowcase their business live during Black Entrepreneurs Day. {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 94     This grant is generously funded by our partners: Chase, Hilton, T-Mobile, andConstant Contact. To apply, submit your application, including a video (1-2 minutes) explainingyour business, your entrepreneurial journey, and how this grant will transformyour business. Deadline: Friday, November 1, 11:59 PM ET {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 95     {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 96     On Tuesday, November 12, the SJSU HRI will host a Meet the Author's Book panel event. The panel discussion, as part of the San José State University Transforming Communities Conference, will highlight and engage research conducted by SJSU HRI- affiliated faculty. The books written by the members include topics on the legality of human rights practice and human dignity, abortion rights about historical foundations of how bodies are regulated and controlled, the reentry of formerly incarcerated people into society, and how they navigate the “institutional circuit” of parole offices, rehabilitation facilities, shelters, and family courts, and finally, the colonial legacy underpinning family separations in relation to reproductive justice and transnational frameworks. As such, while the books focus on different topics, they all center on human rights and justice. Thus, the four authors will highlight their work and engage with one another through their common ground of human rights and social justice. Please come and engage with these amazing scholars! copy should address 3 key questions: Who am I writing for (audience)? Why should they care (benefit)? What do I want them to do (call-to-action)? {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 97     {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 98     {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 99     {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 100     Protect Black Migrants: Strengthening Civic Engagement to Safeguard Black Migrants Join us for an insightful conversation as we discuss strategies for mobilizing Black migrant communities, overcoming barriers to civic participation, and driving meaningful change through civic engagement. We will explore how Black migrants can leverage their voices to influence immigration reform, challenge discriminatory practices, and build political power for long-term protection. This webinar explores civic engagement's vital role in advocating for the protection and empowerment of Black migrants. From voting rights and policy advocacy to grassroots organizing and coalition-building, civic participation is a powerful tool in the fight for immigrant justice. Whether you're an advocate, community organizer, or someone interested in the intersection of race, immigration, and civic engagement, this webinar offers valuable insights on how to uplift and protect Black migrants through active civic participation. Register here and receive the Zoom link. Date: Thursday, October 31st Time: 6:00 - 7:00 pm ET Location: Webinar Link {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 101     RSVP: Register Here 2a343a8c-a9f3-4e10-b8d8-b1e1a4540213 image 2a343a8c-a9f3-4e10-b8d8-b1e1a4540213 image {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 102     Stopping the Steal (HBO)Netflicks : Republican insiders and former White House appointees recount attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results. {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 103     2a343a8c-a9f3-4e10-b8d8-b1e1a4540213 image 2a343a8c-a9f3-4e10-b8d8-b1e1a4540213 image {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 104     2a343a8c-a9f3-4e10-b8d8-b1e1a4540213 image {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 105     GOD ISN'T A REPUBLICAN OR A DEMOCRAT; GODIS AN IMMIGRANT BY MICHAEL WOOLF If you want to understand who God is, then I think one of the foundational themes isthe experience of migration. God’s first house — the tabernacle — is movable, following the Israelites as theywander from Egypt to Canaan (Exodus 40:34; Numbers 1:47-53). The theme ofmigration continues into Jesus’ life, where Matthew’s gospel tells us that he fledpolitical violence and spent much of his childhood in Egypt (Matthew 2:13-23).Even when he is back in his own country, he is unwelcome in his hometown and “hasnowhere to lay his head” (Matthew 8:20). In election season, we sometime ask whether God is a Democrat or a Republican, butthe truth is more obvious: God is an immigrant. As the presidential election cycle nears its conclusion, one issue has stood out to me asperhaps the defining issue of the campaign: immigration. In a country that thinks of {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 106     itself as Christian, some 55 percent of people want less immigration, according to arecent Gallup poll. That number has grown by 14 percent in just one year. Bothcandidateshave worked tirelessly to show that if elected as president, they’ll be“tough” on the border. Former President Donald Trump has promised “massdeportations” and peddled Far-Right talking points like remigration, the idea thatimmigrants should be sent back to their countries of origin. Vice PresidentKamala Harris has argued that she would be harder on the border than Trumpand recently released a plan to further restrict asylum processing. READ MORE 2a343a8c-a9f3-4e10-b8d8-b1e1a4540213 image {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 107     fa848cbb-01af-4e43-8ad0-7d8bc07568b5 image 2a343a8c-a9f3-4e10-b8d8-b1e1a4540213 image {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 108     Submissions for the 56th NAACP Image Awards are still open! Showcase your incredible work in motion picture, television + streaming, recording,literature, and podcasts by submitting at www.naacpimageawards.net. All entries must be received by November 8, 2024. Nominations will be revealedon January 7, 2025. The NAACP Image Awards, recognized globally as a premier multicultural awards show, honors artists who inspire equality, justice, and change. Only submitted workwill be considered, and all entries are evaluated by NAACP Image Awards Nominating Committees, composed of industry professionals and NAACP leaders. Join us on Saturday, February 22, 2025, in Pasadena, California, for the 56th NAACPImage Awards, airing LIVE on BET. Celebrate Black excellence with Hollywood’s biggest stars. {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 109     Toni Vaz, first Black stunt woman, NAACP ImageAwards creator dies at 101 by St. Louis American staff October 21, 2024 {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 110     Toni Vaz, an actor and activist who created the NAACP Image Awards, passed away on Oct. 4 in Woodland Hills, Calif. She was 101.After appearing in front of the camera for the first time, Vaz was cast in films like “Anna Lucasta” as well as “The Singing Nun,” she transitioned into stunt work, which was a first for a Black woman. Vaz worked as a double for Cicely Tyson on the TV series “Mission:Impossible.” With ambitions to create an awards ceremony for people of color, Vazfounded the NAACP Image Awards. The first ceremony was held on Aug. 13, 1967, at the Beverly Hills Hotel’s International Ballroom. READ MORE 8b4144e6-fa69-444c-a20b-5973f650bff0 image 8b4144e6-fa69-444c-a20b-5973f650bff0 image   {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 111     8b4144e6-fa69-444c-a20b-5973f650bff0 image {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 112     Registration for the 2025 Clergy and Lay Leadership Conference CONTINUES! The 2025 Conference will be hosted in Little Rock, Arkansas at the Statehouse Convention Center, Monday, February 17 - Thursday, February 20, 2025! Pre-conference events begin Sunday, February 16th. 2025 theme is "There is No End to Our Rising: Restoring Our Glory in the Age of Erasure" (Deuteronomy 4:9, CEB) We are at a perilous time in which the presumption of democracy in America, and indeed, the world is at stake. For many, the claim to “justice for all” is not a given, and efforts to foster greater equity and support the diversity of America are being thwarted or reversed. We only need to examine Project 2025 to get a sense of the growing divide in this nation. The process of experiential, educational and {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 113     cultural erasure is of special significance for people of African descent in the United States. Considering all the challenges confronting this nation at this point in time, we thought it most fitting to descend upon Little Rock, Arkansas, and be reminded of the transformative history of the area represented by the Central High School Little Rock Nine and the 1919 Elaine Arkansas massacre. Once and again, our programs and workshops speak to these times to offer the framing and tools for emerging and seasoned faith leaders to navigate the issues of this present moment. We are engaged in reconstituting a Nation where justice is truly for all! We are stronger with a unified agenda, especially peer-to-peer engagement and exchange. YOUR presence at our 21st Annual Clergy and Lay Leaders Conference matters! Join us in Little Rock, Arkansas! Visit https://sdpconference.info/2025-conference for more information 8b4144e6-fa69-444c-a20b-5973f650bff0 image {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 114     8b4144e6-fa69-444c-a20b-5973f650bff0 image   2024 Branch Election Manual Election date and time (Saturday 11.23.24 - 9am-1pm) Good Morning Freedom Fighters, You will find the New Branch Election Manual below. Let me know if you haveany questions about any of the information provided. The manual includes thenew election rules effective June 1, 2024. Thanks! 2024 Branch ElectionsWe are approaching Branch Election time, and we are dedicated to providingthe best information to assist you in this effort. There will be three webinars tocover the election manual and the election process. {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 115     Click Here: 2024 New Branch Election Manual Southern California has been a leader nationally in fomenting radicalism. The Communist Party had one of its strongest units there, buoyed by influence in Hollywood. Yet, this region also has been a stalwart of the Black Liberation Movement, as suggested by the importance of the Watts Uprising of 1965 in Los Angeles and the concomitant ascendancy of the Black Panther Party, whose leaders— e.g., Eldridge Cleaver and George Jackson—had roots in Pasadena. Angela Davis, accused in the early 1970s of murder, kidnapping, and conspiracy, was not only a bridge between the CP and BPP, but studied in San Diego before teaching at UCLA. Black Nationalism flourished in the Southland: “Kwanzaa,,” a popular holiday, was born there. Given the prominence of Black celebrities in the region, the NAACP chapter in the area was a cash cow for the entire organization and shaped policy accordingly, including their disastrous capitulation to the Red Scare. In this exhaustively researched book, Gerald Horne sketches the apparent paradox of some African Americans turning to armed struggle at a time when it appeared that Jim Crow was retreating. He draws critical distinctions between armed propaganda, {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 116     armed self-defense—and armed struggle— all of which he places in a global context of anti-war activism, the Cold War, and African liberation. fa848cbb-01af-4e43-8ad0-7d8bc07568b5 image 8b4144e6-fa69-444c-a20b-5973f650bff0 image In August 1955, two men, Roy Bryant andJ.W. Milam, were charged with the tortureand murder of the 14-year-old Emmett Tillin Money, Mississippi. After their inevitableacquittal in a mockery of justice, they gavea false confession to a journalist, whichwas misleading about where the long nightof hell took place and who was involved. Infact, Wright Thompson reveals, at leasteight people can be placed at the scene,which was inside the barn of one of thekillers, on a plot of land within the six-   {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 117     square-mile grid whose official name isTownship 22 North, Range 4 West,Section 2, West Half, fabled in the Delta ofmyth as the birthplace of the blues onnearby Dockery Plantation.Even in the context of the racist casteregime of the time, the four-hour tortureand murder of a Black boy barely in histeens for whistling at a young whitewoman was acutely depraved; Till’smother Mamie Till-Mobley’s decision tokeep the casket open seared the crimeindelibly into American consciousness.Wright Thompson has a deepunderstanding of this story—the world ofthe families of both Emmett Till and hiskillers, and all the forces that aligned toplace them together on that spot on themap. As he shows, the full horror of thecrime was its inevitability, and how muchabout it we still need to understand.Ultimately this is a story about property,and money, and power, and whitesupremacy. It implicates all of us. In TheBarn, Thompson brings to life the smallgroup of dedicated people who have beenengaged in the hard, fearful business ofbringing the truth to light. Putting the killingfloor of the barn on the map of Township22 North, Range 4 West, Section 2, WestHalf, and the Delta, and America, is a wayof mapping the road this country musttravel if we are to heal our oldest, deepestwound. {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 118     2a343a8c-a9f3-4e10-b8d8-b1e1a4540213 image   {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 119     2a343a8c-a9f3-4e10-b8d8-b1e1a4540213 image {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 120     2a343a8c-a9f3-4e10-b8d8-b1e1a4540213 image Website History Events Youth   Address: 205 E Alma Ave d10 San Jose, CA 95112 Telephone:+1 (408) 898-6985 {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 121     Drop Us A Line San Jose Silicon Valley NAACP | 1313 N Milpitas Blvd #163 | Milpitas, CA 95035 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Constant Contact {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 122     From:Aram James To:Sean Allen; Raymond Goins; Cribbs, Anne; Henry Etzkowitz; Cari Templeton for Council; George for Palo Alto;Jethroe Moore II; Sally Lieber; Supervisor Susan Ellenberg; Roberta Ahlquist; Rowena Chiu Cc:Palo Alto Free Press; Human Relations Commission; Kaloma Smith; Ed Lauing; ladoris cordell; Supervisor Otto Lee; Burt, Patrick; Patricia.Guerrero@jud.ca.gov; Dave Price; dennis burns; DuJuan Green; Vara Ramakrishnan Subject:Re: Cop’s use of n-word led to investigation that never became public – Palo Alto Daily Post Date:Wednesday, October 30, 2024 10:51:00 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. On Wed, Oct 30, 2024 at 9:54 AM Aram James <abjpd1@gmail.com> wrote:Very important matter: On Wed, Oct 30, 2024 at 9:41 AM Aram James <abjpd1@gmail.com> wrote: This guy Zack Perron is still with the PAPD and never apologized for his targeting of a black officer with the N Word and in fact was promoted after the incident. Rowena- Henry- Keith, Anne, Raymond, George, Pat, Greer, Cari, et al Please state your position on Zack Perron. Cop’s use of n-word led to investigation that never became public – Palo Alto Daily Post https://search.app/mMmri5RQZegtyfri7 {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 123     From:Palo Alto Free Press To:Aram James Cc:Perron, Zachary; Reifschneider, James; Binder, Andrew; Wagner, April; kenneth.Binder@shf.sccgov.org; Burt, Patrick; George for Palo Alto; Rowena Chiu; Roberta Ahlquist; Henry Etzkowitz; Sean Allen; Raymond Goins; Barberini, Christopher; Afanasiev, Alex; Enberg, Nicholas; Figueroa, Eric; michael.gennaco@oirgroup.com; Human Relations Commission; Kaloma Smith; ladoris cordell; Lythcott-Haims, Julie; Baker, Rob; WILPF Peninsula Palo Alto Subject:Re: Watch "Fontana PD: Hate Within the Ranks" on YouTube Date:Wednesday, October 30, 2024 10:38:43 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Hi Aram, Thoughts to be considered: Here’s a few gems….. If corruption is exposed within the police force by one of their own, it’s a critical moment that calls for accountability, transparency, and cultural reform. 1. Support Whistleblower Protections: It’s essential to protect the whistleblower from retaliation and ensure they feel safe. Whistleblower laws exist to protect individuals who expose wrongdoing, but these laws need to be enforced rigorously within police departments. 2. Cultural and Structural Reform: Corruption often indicates deep-rooted issues within the culture of the force. Leadership needs to assess not just the individuals involved but the policies and practices that allowed this behavior to flourish. This could mean reassessing training, increasing {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 124     oversight, and fostering a culture where integrity is prioritized over loyalty to individuals. 3. Community Transparency and Engagement: Open communication with the community helps restore trust. Holding transparent investigations and being forthcoming about the results shows that the department values accountability. Additionally, seeking community involvement in police oversight can bridge the gap between the force and the public. Retaliation against whistleblowers and attempts to conceal corruption damage the credibility of the entire force. Addressing the issue openly is essential for reform, trust-building, and integrity in law enforcement. Mark Petersen Perez On Oct 30, 2024, at 6:39 AM, Aram James <abjpd1@gmail.com> wrote: https://youtu.be/aIaQVFyStQk?si=f469pm6bjj1QDHfY {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 125     From:Aram James To:Sean Allen; Raymond Goins; Cribbs, Anne; Henry Etzkowitz; Cari Templeton for Council; George for Palo Alto;Jethroe Moore II; Sally Lieber; Supervisor Susan Ellenberg; Roberta Ahlquist; Rowena Chiu; Burt, Patrick Cc:Perron, Zachary; Binder, Andrew; Jennifer DiBrienza; Robert. Jonsen; Jeff Rosen; Human Relations Commission; ladoris cordell; Julie Lythcott-Haims; Jeff Conrad Subject:Re: Cop’s use of n-word led to investigation that never became public – Palo Alto Daily Post Date:Wednesday, October 30, 2024 10:01:38 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. On Wed, Oct 30, 2024 at 9:54 AM Aram James <abjpd1@gmail.com> wrote:Very important matter: On Wed, Oct 30, 2024 at 9:41 AM Aram James <abjpd1@gmail.com> wrote: This guy Zack Perron is still with the PAPD and never apologized for his targeting of a black officer with the N Word and in fact was promoted after the incident. Rowena- Henry- Keith, Anne, Raymond, George, Pat, Greer, Cari, et al Please state your position on Zack Perron. Cop’s use of n-word led to investigation that never became public – Palo Alto Daily Post https://search.app/mMmri5RQZegtyfri7 {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 126     From:Aram James To:Raymond Goins; Sally Lieber; Sean Allen; Jeff Conrad; Sean James; Lewis James; Penni Wilson; Gardener, Liz;Lotus Fong; Stump, Molly; George for Palo Alto; Keith Reckdahl; DuJuan Green; dennis burns; Human RelationsCommission Cc:Jeff Rosen; Jay Boyarsky; <michael.gennaco@oirgroup.com>; ParkRec Commission; Planning Commission; Vara Ramakrishnan; Jose Valle; Dave Price; Braden Cartwright; Emily Mibach; EPA Today Subject:Yes on Prop 6 Date:Wednesday, October 30, 2024 7:57:36 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. State should put rehabilitation ahead of forced prison labor https://edition.pagesuite.com/popovers/dynamic_article_popover.aspx?guid=e743da60-fc61-4db7-b5ac-3b6d83be71f7&appcode=SAN252&eguid=0957d21d-f484-4bed-88f6- 7d1489e31d94&pnum=28# For more great content like this subscribe to the The Mercury News e-edition app here: {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 127     From:Aram James To:Lythcott-Haims, Julie; Ed Lauing; Jeff Rosen; Jay Boyarsky; Raymond Goins; Gardener, Liz; Lotus Fong; Veenker,Vicki; Stump, Molly; Jeff Moore; Sean Allen; Josh Becker; Van Der Zwaag, Minka; Human Relations Commission;Henry Etzkowitz; George for Palo Alto Cc:Templeton, Cari; Cribbs, Anne; Keith Reckdahl; Karen Holman; Jack Ajluni; Jeff Conrad; Sally Lieber; Supervisor Susan Ellenberg; Lewis James Subject:I saw this The Mercury News e-edition article on the The Mercury News e-edition app and thought you’d beinterested. Date:Wednesday, October 30, 2024 7:49:05 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. I saw this The Mercury News e-edition article on the The Mercury News e-edition app andthought you’d be interested. ‘It’s not the best thing’ https://edition.pagesuite.com/popovers/dynamic_article_popover.aspx?guid=6610ed8b-0fce-4c5a-88c9-f6a44f80e5ff&appcode=SAN252&eguid=0957d21d-f484-4bed-88f6- 7d1489e31d94&pnum=1# For more great content like this subscribe to the The Mercury News e-edition app here: {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 128     From:Aram James To:Perron, Zachary; Reifschneider, James; Binder, Andrew; Wagner, April; kenneth.Binder@shf.sccgov.org; Burt,Patrick; George for Palo Alto; Rowena Chiu; Roberta Ahlquist; Henry Etzkowitz; Sean Allen; Raymond Goins Cc:Barberini, Christopher; Afanasiev, Alex; Enberg, Nicholas; Figueroa, Eric; <michael.gennaco@oirgroup.com>; Human Relations Commission; Kaloma Smith; ladoris cordell; Lythcott-Haims, Julie; Baker, Rob; WILPF Peninsula Palo Alto Subject:Watch "Fontana PD: Hate Within the Ranks" on YouTube Date:Wednesday, October 30, 2024 6:39:28 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. https://youtu.be/aIaQVFyStQk?si=f469pm6bjj1QDHfY {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 129     From:Christian, Danielle Subject:Invitation to 11/7 Ribbon Cutting of County"s First North County Primary Care Clinic Date:Tuesday, October 29, 2024 11:37:15 AM Attachments:image001.png CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Please join Supervisor Simitian and Santa Clara Valley Healthcare for a ribbon cutting ceremony of the North County’s first County primary care clinic – Valley Health Center North County. Where: 4151 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303 When: Thursday, November 7, 2024, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. The celebration includes a tour of the new clinic to preview the center’s services for the North County community, including: · Primary Care Urgent Care {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 130     · Laboratory · Pharmacy · Diagnostic Imaging/Radiology Light refreshments will be served. Please RSVP to SCVHCommunications@hhs.sccgov.org by Tuesday, November 5. {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 131     From:Damicela Grace Calhoun To:Human Relations Commission Subject:10.23.24 HRC meeting comment Date:Monday, October 28, 2024 3:03:44 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Hello Human Relations commission, I'm writing in reference to the October 23 meeting, with concern to the 2024 Human Services Needs Assessment and Determination of the Priority of Needs. As a member of the public and resident of Palo Alto, I have some comments and concerns toshare with some members of the commission. Michelle Kraus - I appreciated your enthusiasm about the importance of survey feedback and your disappointment in the low response rate was apparent. That being said, I was personallydisappointed in the direction you took with your words. While pontificating on how disgraceful the HSRAP grantees were, in spite of what you said was their "civic duty" torespond to a survey, you failed to understand or acknowledge that many of these programs are doing their best with their other civic duties like working with difficult and hard-to-reachpopulations, in an emotionally draining, high turnover and high burnout environment. Those conditions are ripe for mistakes like missing an email, and I felt like the words you chose todiscuss your frustration highlighted an enormous lack of empathy, connection and understanding. Your nay was heard and, frankly, it was out of touch. Kaloma Smith - Affordable childcare is a super important issue, and I am happy to seesomeone bringing attention to it. Yet, as I listened to you list off anecdotes about knowing families who have to leave Palo Alto in order to have kids, I felt like your words weremisplaced. The needs assessment (with certain flaws for sure, but still more empirical than an anecdote) clearly showcased and ranked prominent needs in the community (homelessnessservices and housing; services for individuals who are disabled; services for older adults; food and nutrition services; mental health services). As you directed the conversation towardchildcare, I (as a tax paying resident, who does also want to somehow raise a family in this area) felt like there was such an apparent disregard for the recommendations that were just laidout in front of you. It felt like you had the right idea, but the wrong timing. Adriana Eberle - I think you were a great example of skepticism with boundaries. I agreed with you that some of the survey questions used confusing wording and could've skewedresponses. I appreciated that your comments were clear and concise. As someone who is not appointmented nor paid to attend these meetings, I cannot tell you how happy it makes mewhen someone just gets to the point (it feels very mindful of people's time). I understand that it's easy to criticize a job that you don't have, and I truly do appreciate the time you all take to collaborate over the human services that Palo Alto provides. I hope youtake what you can from my feedback and incorporate it into your future actions. Thank you from your mostly friendly and usually non-confrontational Palo Alto neighbor, {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 132     Damicela Grace Killeen {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 133     From:Aram James To:Julie Lythcott-Haims; Templeton, Cari; Henry Etzkowitz; Jeff Moore; Sean Allen; Raymond Goins; Sally Lieber;Jack Ajluni; Lewis James; Dave Price; Braden Cartwright; Ed Lauing; Josh Becker; Van Der Zwaag, Minka;Human Relations Commission Cc:Veenker, Vicki; Greer Stone; Tom DuBois; Lotus Fong; Roberta Ahlquist; yolanda; Stump, Molly; Karen Holman; EPA Today; Diana Diamond; Supervisor Susan Ellenberg; district1@bos.sccgov.org; Supervisor Otto Lee Subject:HOW DOES AIPAC SHAPE WASHINGTON? WE TRACKED EVERY DOLLAR. The Intercept followed AIPAC’s moneytrail to reveal how its political spending impacts the balance of power in Congress. Date:Sunday, October 27, 2024 10:29:34 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. The Intercept followed AIPAC’s money trail to reveal how its political spending impacts the balance of power in Congress. HOW DOES AIPAC SHAPE {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 134     WASHINGTON? WE TRACKED EVERY DOLLAR. The Intercept followed AIPAC’s money tr how its political spending impacts the balance ofpower in Cong https://theintercept.com/2024/10/24/aipac-spending-congress-elections-israel/ {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 135     From:Aram James To:Rowena Chiu; Rowena Chiu; Henry Etzkowitz; Templeton, Cari; George for Palo Alto; Jeff Rosen; Keith Reckdahl;Burt, Patrick; Greer Stone; Vicki Veenker; Cribbs, Anne; Dave Price Cc:Roberta Ahlquist; Lotus Fong; Van Der Zwaag, Minka; Human Relations Commission; Holman, Karen (external); Kaloma Smith; EPA Today; Tom DuBois; Julie Lythcott-Haims; Jay Boyarsky; Raymond Goins Subject:Re: Unity agreement PR stunt to deceive public on the issue of a cease-fire resolution Date:Friday, October 25, 2024 3:38:35 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Hi Rowena,There is no correct answer just your answer. Thanks, Avram On Fri, Oct 25, 2024 at 3:18 PM Aram James <abjpd1@gmail.com> wrote: . 3rd request Hi Rowena, I know you are knowledgeable on the cease-- fire resolution controversy and would very much appreciate if you would start off the conversation. Best regards, Avram Finkelstein aka Aram James. Would you fight/advocate to reopen the issue of a cease-fire resolution if elected to the city council, Henry? Rowena, if elected to the school board will you fight/advocate for a cease-fire resolution? Our current super majority pro-Israel city council refused to agendize a debate on acease-fire resolution adopting the pro-Israel talking point that even a discussion of a cease-fire resolution is evidence of anti-semitism. Instead, in an effort to deceive thepublic and as a public relations stunt adopted a toothless so-called phony “Unity Agreement.” Would you support an honest robust discussion of a cease-fire resolution if you, Henry,were elected to the city council.? Yes, No -your rationale Rowena, if you were elected to the school board would you support a robust honest public debate on a cease-fire resolution? Yes, No- your rationale. Sincerely, {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 136     Avram Finkelstein aka Aram James {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 137     From:Aram James To:Rowena Chiu; Rowena Chiu; Henry Etzkowitz; Templeton, Cari; George for Palo Alto; Jeff Rosen; Keith Reckdahl;Burt, Patrick; Greer Stone; Vicki Veenker; Cribbs, Anne; Dave Price Cc:Roberta Ahlquist; Jeff Moore; Julie Lythcott-Haims; ladoris cordell; Ed Lauing; editor@paweekly.com; Shikada, Ed; Karen Holman; Kaloma Smith; Human Relations Commission Subject:Re: Unity agreement PR stunt to deceive public on the issue of a cease-fire resolution Date:Friday, October 25, 2024 3:18:49 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. . 3rd request Hi Rowena, I know you are knowledgeable on the cease-- fire resolution controversy and would very much appreciate if you would start off the conversation. Best regards, Avram Finkelstein aka Aram James. Would you fight/advocate to reopen the issue of a cease-fire resolution if elected to the city council, Henry? Rowena, if elected to the school board will you fight/advocate for a cease-fire resolution? Our current super majority pro-Israel city council refused to agendize a debate on a cease-fire resolution adopting the pro-Israel talking point that even a discussion of a cease-fire resolution is evidence of anti-semitism. Instead, in an effort to deceive the public and as apublic relations stunt adopted a toothless so-called phony “Unity Agreement.” Would you support an honest robust discussion of a cease-fire resolution if you, Henry, were elected to the city council.? Yes, No -your rationale Rowena, if you were elected to the school board would you support a robust honest public debate on a cease-fire resolution? Yes, No- your rationale. Sincerely, Avram Finkelstein aka Aram James {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 138     From:Aram James To:Rowena Chiu; Rowena Chiu; Sally Lieber; Human Relations Commission; Van Der Zwaag, Minka; Gardener, Liz;Lotus Fong; Zelkha, Mila; Don Austin; Ed Lauing; Shikada, Ed; Cribbs, Anne; ParkRec Commission; Templeton,Cari Cc:dennis burns; DuJuan Green; Stump, Molly; Supervisor Susan Ellenberg; Kaloma Smith; Raymond Goins; WILPF Peninsula Palo Alto; chuck jagoda; Daniel Kottke Subject:Re: Unity agreement PR stunt to deceive public on the issue of a cease-fire resolution Date:Thursday, October 24, 2024 10:09:12 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Rowena & Henry et al: Our current super majority pro-Israel city council refused to agendize a debate on a cease- fire resolution apparently adopting the pro-Israel talking point that even a discussion of acease-fire issue itself is anti-Semitic. Instead in an effort to deceive the public and as a public relations stunt adopted a toothless so-called phony “Unity Agreement.” Would you.support an honest robust discussion of a cease-fire resolution if you, Henry, wereelected the city council.? Yes, No -your rationale Rowena if you were elected to the school board would you support a robust honest public debate on a cease-fire resolution? Yes, No- your rationale {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 139     From:Aram James To:Henry Etzkowitz; Rowena Chiu; Rowena Chiu; Templeton, Cari; Josh Becker; Julie Lythcott-Haims; Human Relations Commission; Burt, Patrick; Ed Lauing; VickiVeenker; Greer Stone; Linda Jolley Subject:Re: Hi. ( issue # 3: 1. Zack Perron & racist police., issue # 2 Ethnic cleansing, issue # 3 Reparations Date:Thursday, October 24, 2024 10:40:04 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautious of opening attachments andclicking on links. 2nd request: On Mon, Oct 21, 2024 at 9:28 PM Aram James <abjpd1@gmail.com> wrote:10/21/2024 Henry & Rowena, The Palo Alto City Council has remained silent on the issue of reparations for Black Americans despite my best efforts over thelast few years to provoke this mostly white-wing thinking council to confront the issue head-on. Can both of you state your position on the reparations issue with your rationale for your stance on this critical issue? https://search.app/bfCAeSVbpUzQqAzeA Thanks, Avram “End the ethnic cleansing in Palestine & Lebanon Now” Finkelstein On Mon, Oct 21, 2024, at 8:39 AM, Aram James <abjpd1@gmail.com> wrote: Hi Henry, Ok, we should talk more.Are you going to come to today's city council meeting to discuss your treatment by Greer Stone and to let the TV audienceknow about the success of yesterday’s event? Call me to discuss: Best, Avram “ End The Genocide Now” Finkelstein 415-370-5056 On Mon, Oct 21, 2024 at 12:15 AM Henry Etzkowitz <h.etzko@gmail.com> wrote:FYI belowSent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Henry Etzkowitz <H.Etzko@gmail.com>Date: October 20, 2024 at 8:57:23 PM PDTTo: John Salois <amat721@outlook.com>Subject: Re: Hi It was an amazing event. Council members who said they weren’t going to come came and vice versa. Tell youmore hot tub!Sent from my iPhone On Oct 20, 2024, at 6:53 PM, John Salois <amat721@outlook.com> wrote:  How did the debate go? Sorry I missed it. Sent from John’s iPhone {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 140     On Oct 19, 2024, at 07:49, Henry Etzkowitz <h.etzko@gmail.com> wrote:  Ps I did reach out to uchicago Bay Area alumni branch and they responded but haven’thad time, a candidates scarcest community, to respond yet. Also to Greenpeace, BayArea to support opposition to ballot measure bite out of el Camino Park and theypromised to make it a priority. Andrew, suggest follow up with Kassim and above atgreenpeace Oakland and request endorsement. We must trump! The establishmentcandidates Sierra club support, received despite their unanimous park desecrationinitiative Sent from my iPhone On Oct 19, 2024, at 7:33 AM, Henry Etzkowitz <H.Etzko@gmail.com>wrote: Thanks. Tatiana much appreciated. Please meet my Campaign Manager,Andrew, in cc Cheers Henry Sent from my iPhone On Oct 19, 2024, at 7:23 AM, Tatiana<tatianaschofield@yahoo.co.uk> wrote: Some suggestions on communication:- emails and social media direct messaging- what about all contacts on the NSF bid we worked on - whynot to ask- AAAS if relevant - alumni associations of the universities you studied andworked - it's a story for them too- LinkedIn search - eg Palo Alto --> check People tab to see ifanyone in your network--> if not connect --> send a shortmessage and asking directly what support you need --> ask foranother contact My contacts are mostly UK or international, very few in US butI'll keep thinking Good luck! On Sat, 19 Oct 2024 at 6:21, Henry Etzkowitz<h.etzko@gmail.com> wrote: Kindly introduce or arrange with people with access. 0.1%does not take cold calls. It must at least be a warm call, likewhen I called Kathy Ku, then director of OTL to be invitedto study OTL. She explained that she didn’t have theauthority to invite as a non-academic staff member but shewould ask her boss, the Dean of research and I should callback next day. I did and was invited. I learned later that theway was smooth because the tech transfer practitionercommunity was assiduously reading my monthly column,articles drawn from my academic work on S&T policy,university industry relations and reports on professionalmeetings and government sponsored events in the field. Iwas making a “warm” call with request faciliitated by pre-knowledge, not a cold call cast into the unknown Sent from my iPhone {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 141     On Oct 18, 2024, at 5:04 AM, Henry Etzkowitz<H.Etzko@gmail.com> wrote:  Please suggest persons to assist as volunteers or contributorsPalo Alto +Welcome to join 4pm Friday PT virtual strategy meet. AskAndrew campaign manager in ccSent from my iPhone On Oct 18, 2024, at 1:16 AM, Tatiana<tatianaschofield@yahoo.co.uk> wrote: No doubt you are achieving impact even youkeep silent! Why don't you write directly to a senior leaderof Palo Alto based businesses - possibility techgiants - asking for support and aligning youradvocacy for community voice with their ESGmission https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Companies_based_in_Palo_Alto,_California Best wishes, Tatiana On Fri, 18 Oct 2024 at 8:53, HenryEtzkowitz<h.etzko@gmail.com> wrote: Hi Tatiana All is very well. I am a long shot candidatebut am shaking the establishment. Fromignoring, they now express anger, goodindication of “impact” Need financial support. Is there a US basedorganization that might contribute to modestad buys in local media. I am advertising inthe Stanford Daily a PALY art magazine, onthe premise it will be shown to parents andlocal “throwaways” in the free newspaperboxes but to advertise isn’t free! Irina Dsays you may arrive here after New Year’s. Hope so! Best wishes HenryHenry Etzkowitz.orgSent from my iPhone > On Oct 18, 2024, at 12:20 AM, Tatiana<tatianaschofield@yahoo.co.uk> wrote:> > Hi Henry > > Hope all is well> > Super happy to see this news and all thebest with your candidacy for Palo Alto CityCouncil > https://www.henryetzkowitz.org/about> > The RCA is developing its new strategicplan and I proposed you as advisor - will {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 142     keep you informed > > Best wishes, > Tatiana > Added a couple of pages to our article butstruggling with quality time - feel bad {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 143     From:Roberta Ahlquist To:Gerry Gras; Palo Alto Renters" Association; sandra weiss; Sunita de Tourreil; Cherrill Spencer; paul bundy; JoyceBeattie; Marni Barnes; Friends of Cubberley; Human Relations Commission; Winter Dellenbach; Debbie Mytels;Van Der Zwaag, Minka; Emer Martin; EPA Today; Eugenia (Genie) Njolito; Rebecca Eisenberg;frankfloydfilms@gmail.com; Gardener, Liz; Sandy Perry-HCA; HRW Silicon Valley; Helen Young; Iza Predmdore;Jacqueline W Stewart; Joe Simitian; Pastor Kaloma Smith; linda lopez-otero; Professor Quintanar; Robin; Uygur,Serkan; Rita Vrhel; Richard Waldinger; Rep. Zoe Lofgren Subject:Re: Spoiler issue not relevant to California Date:Tuesday, October 22, 2024 2:24:51 PM Attachments:HENRYcadiadate leaflet 090424.pages CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Please vote for Henry Etzkoqitz for city council.The only progressive running- supports rent controls, seniors etc...ducks over planes, parts over buses, Roberta Ahlquist, a Raging Granny On Tue, Oct 22, 2024 at 12:54 PM Gerry Gras <gerrygras@earthlink.net> wrote: From the Green Party of California... [Although it is talking about the Green Party, the same applies to all third parties.] [Note that it provides a link to polls of the presidential election in California.] Gerry -------- Forwarded Message -------- How the Electoral College Impacts Your Voting Choices Unlike all of the other races on the ballot, the offices of president and vice-president are not determined by the total popular vote, but rather by the Electoral College that was enshrined in the U.S. Constitution back in 1789. Therefore, regardless of whether candidates win a particular state by just one vote or by ten million votes, they still receive exactly the same number of electoral votes from that state. Because of this "winner-take-all formula," a "third-party candidate" who receives asmall percentage of the vote in states which are "solidly blue" or "solidly red" simply has no effect whatsoever in how those electoral votes are awarded. To be specific, California is a "deep blue state." In the last presidential election, JoeBiden beat Donald Trump in California by 29 percentage points (63% to 34%) and in 2016, Hillary Clinton beat Trump by 30 percentage points (62% to 32%), with Green Party candidate Jill Stein receiving only three percent of the vote. Therefore, if Jill Stein this year is able to have an amazingly strong campaign, she might be able to double that to six percent and Kamala Harris would still be able to win California by over 20 percentage points -- and probably closer to 25 points. {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 144     The Electoral College, along with the fact that duopoly presidential campaigns now spend billions of dollars on advertising, means that it is completely safe here in California to vote for Green Party candidates who are free of corporate money. Voting Green will not help His Orangeness at all. But if you have concerns, it is easy to monitor the California presidentialpolls: https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/polls/president- general/2024/california/ .You will see that Harris will overwhelmingly sweep the state. {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 145     From:Eden Housing To:Human Relations Commission Subject:Q&As with Supervisor Chavez, Mayor Salinas, and CEO of NeighborWorks; Eden Housing Makes Strong Progress on Key Projects Date:Tuesday, October 22, 2024 10:38:52 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautious ofopening attachments and clicking on links. View on web “My mom made ends meet by working double shifts and balancing trays as a server while she was pregnant with me…She was finally able to save enough money to qualify for affordable housing – a shout out to Eden Housing. I want her to see my success and to know her sacrifices were worthwhile. Everything I am, everything I'll be, is thanks to her.” {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 146     -- Mickael White, Howard T. Collin Scholarship recipient pursuing a BA in Business Administration at CSULB   At Eden Housing, we are continually inspired by individuals like Mickael, who have faced adversity, yet remain determined to find hope in even the hardest moments. Mickael dreams of one day creating an affordable housing organization like Eden Housing, driven by the joy his mother experienced when she secured a stable home. When she became ill, Mickael cared for her with unwavering dedication, inspired by her strength and driven to honor her sacrifices. His story reminds us why our work is so vital and why we must continue ensuring that everyone has access to safe, affordable housing. This month, we had the privilege of sitting down with three individuals who have made a big difference in affordable housing: Cindy Chavez, whom we will greatly miss as she moves to New Mexico, but who, as Santa Clara County Supervisor has been an incredible champion of affordable housing and a great partner to Eden Housing, including her role as the architect of Measure A; Mark Salinas who for two decades has served the City of Hayward (Eden Housing’s hometown) as a passionate voice for housing of all types as he works with community partners to develop creative solutions; and NeighborWorks America CEO Marietta Rodriguez, who spearheads one of the most impactful organizations for affordable housing and development, working tirelessly to advance the profession while providing education at all levels. We also highlight updates from a number of our developments. We are always deeply grateful for the hard work and dedication of our team members as well as the support of our partners. Affordable housing is a challenging field, but it’s also incredibly rewarding. Together, we are making a tangible difference and advancing this vital cause. Once again, as election day draws near, we encourage you to learn more about Proposition 5, which would set voter approval requirements at 55%, helping ease the path for our transformative projects. This proposition would also equip our local partners with a vital tool to invest in housing and homelessness initiatives. We encourage you to learn more about and then help spread the word about the importance of a “yes” vote. We look forward to hosting several more events this year to celebrate the hard work we've achieved together. Be sure to stay connected through our social media channels for updates and details on these upcoming celebrations Linda Mandolini, President & CEO of Eden Housing QUESTIONS & ANSWERS Santa Clara County Supervisor {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 147     Cindy Chavez Cindy Chavez has been an incredible champion of affordable housing and a great partner to Eden Housing. Throughout her 11- year tenure as Santa Clara County Supervisor, she has beeninstrumental in many advances, including her role as thearchitect of Measure A, a $950 million affordable housing bond. As she prepares to embark on a chapter in New Mexico in November as the top administrator in Bernalillo County, she willbe greatly missed. We caught up with Supervisor Chavez to findout more about her achievements and her next steps, along with her insights on how the community can impact the future of affordable housing. Read More   Mayor of City of Hayward Mark Salinas For two decades Mark Salinas has served the City of Hayward, and during his tenure he has seen big changes in the housingmarket as it became increasingly tighter due to a chronicundersupply of housing and rising home prices. Mayor Salinas has been a passionate voice for housing of all types, including affordable housing, working with community partners to developcreative solutions. He knows firsthand the struggles of local citizens, having served as executive director of The Kids’ Breakfast Club, along with holding numerous board positions for community service andprofessional organizations. We spoke with Mayor Salinas about these changes he’s seen and the many ways he’s working to help address this issue and make Hayward the city of choice for everyone from young families toseniors. Read More   Marietta Rodriguez, NeighborWorks America CEO NeighborWorks America CEO Marietta Rodriguez believes deeplyin the organization’s mission—in fact, she first became acquainted with the organization as a client. After college, she took a job in her hometown of Santa Fe, New Mexico, butrealized she couldn’t afford to pay rent and cover her studentloan payments. She signed up for a homebuyer education class {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 148     with NeighborWorks, even though she doubted she could everafford a home in such a high-cost market. During the course, she discovered that the organization offered a down payment assistance program that would match her $5,000 savings.Inspired by this opportunity, she began saving and, in theprocess, learned more about the organization. One of NeighborWorks' core principles is that the end client should have a seat at the table, participating directly in decision-making and was hence asked to join the board. After a couple of years as a volunteer board member, they encouraged Rodriguez to pursue a paid position. Twenty- five years later, she now helms the organization, which offers grant funding, peer exchange, technical assistance, evaluation tools and access to best-in-class training as the nation’s leading trainer of housing and community development professionals. Read More Eden Housing Makes Progress on Projects Throughout California Blue Oak Landing {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 149     Eden Housing's first modular project has earned yet another accolade—the 2024 Novogradac Journal of Tax Credit QLICI of the Year Award in the Special Needs Population category. Thisproject provides 75 units of 100% permanent supportive housing for individuals and familiesexperiencing, or at risk of, homelessness in the City of Vallejo. This recognition follows recent honors, including being named “Best Supportive/Transitional Housing” at the 61st Annual Gold Nugget Awards at The Pacific Coast Builders Conference (PCBC) and receiving “HonorableMention” in Fast Company’s Innovation by Design Awards.   Liberation Park Residences {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 150     The project recently received over $1 million from Wells Fargo to help drive significant economic and cultural revitalization in East Oakland. Additionally, it secured $44 million in state financing,with a portion dedicated to the development of 119 affordable housing units by Eden Housing. Thisinitiative is a joint venture between the Black Cultural Zone Community Development Corporation and Eden Housing.   Mulberry Gardens Senior Apartments {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 151     Following a successful groundbreaking ceremony, we have poured the concrete slab and will soon begin vertical construction, marking a key milestone in the development of a four-story buildingthat will offer 59 affordable housing units for Riverside's senior community. The apartments arebeing built on a 1.26-acre state-owned site, formerly occupied by vacant one-story office buildings.   Oak Hill Apartments {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 152     The proposed development, set on approximately 8.5 acres of unused state property in unincorporated San Quentin, is now one step closer to realization, thanks to the recent approvalby the Marin County Board of Supervisors to allocate $5 million in loans from the Marin CountyAffordable Housing Trust Fund. The development will consist of two affordable residential communities—115 apartments by Eden Housing for lower-income families, and 135 apartments by Education Housing Partners (EHP) for income-qualifying teachers, staff of local school districts andcounty employees. EDEN HOUSING IN THE NEWS North 40 Phase 2 prepares for Planning Commission close-up State Financing Secured For Liberation Park Housing, East Oakland Marin county approves plan for affordable housing project {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 153     View our 2023 Impact Report Eden Housing 22645 Grand Street Hayward, CA 94541 United States If you believe you received this message in error or wish to no longer receive email from us, please unsubscribe. {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 154     From:Aram James To:Henry Etzkowitz; Rowena Chiu; Rowena Chiu; Templeton, Cari; Josh Becker; Julie Lythcott-Haims; Human Relations Commission; Burt, Patrick; Ed Lauing; VickiVeenker; Greer Stone; Linda Jolley Cc:Dave Price; Lotus Fong; Roberta Ahlquist; Sean Allen; Jeff Moore; Supervisor Susan Ellenberg; Supervisor Otto Lee; George for Palo Alto; Keith Reckdahl; Cribbs,AnneSubject:Re: Hi. ( issue # 3: 1. Zack Perron & racist police., issue # 2 Ethnic cleansing, issue # 3 Reparations Date:Monday, October 21, 2024 9:28:38 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautious of opening attachments andclicking on links. 10/21/2024 Henry & Rowena, The Palo Alto City Council has remained silent on the issue of reparations for Black Americans despite my best efforts over thelast few years to provoke this mostly white-wing thinking council to confront the issue head-on. Can both of you state your position on the reparations issue with your rationale for your stance on this critical issue? https://search.app/bfCAeSVbpUzQqAzeA Thanks, Avram “End the ethnic cleansing in Palestine & Lebanon Now” Finkelstein On Mon, Oct 21, 2024, at 8:39 AM, Aram James <abjpd1@gmail.com> wrote: Hi Henry, Ok, we should talk more.Are you going to come to today's city council meeting to discuss your treatment by Greer Stone and to let the TV audienceknow about the success of yesterday’s event? Call me to discuss: Best, Avram “ End The Genocide Now” Finkelstein 415-370-5056 On Mon, Oct 21, 2024 at 12:15 AM Henry Etzkowitz <h.etzko@gmail.com> wrote:FYI belowSent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Henry Etzkowitz <H.Etzko@gmail.com>Date: October 20, 2024 at 8:57:23 PM PDTTo: John Salois <amat721@outlook.com>Subject: Re: Hi It was an amazing event. Council members who said they weren’t going to come came and vice versa. Tell youmore hot tub!Sent from my iPhone On Oct 20, 2024, at 6:53 PM, John Salois <amat721@outlook.com> wrote:  How did the debate go? Sorry I missed it. Sent from John’s iPhone {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 155     On Oct 19, 2024, at 07:49, Henry Etzkowitz <h.etzko@gmail.com> wrote:  Ps I did reach out to uchicago Bay Area alumni branch and they responded but haven’thad time, a candidates scarcest community, to respond yet. Also to Greenpeace, BayArea to support opposition to ballot measure bite out of el Camino Park and theypromised to make it a priority. Andrew, suggest follow up with Kassim and above atgreenpeace Oakland and request endorsement. We must trump! The establishmentcandidates Sierra club support, received despite their unanimous park desecrationinitiative Sent from my iPhone On Oct 19, 2024, at 7:33 AM, Henry Etzkowitz <H.Etzko@gmail.com>wrote: Thanks. Tatiana much appreciated. Please meet my Campaign Manager,Andrew, in cc Cheers Henry Sent from my iPhone On Oct 19, 2024, at 7:23 AM, Tatiana<tatianaschofield@yahoo.co.uk> wrote: Some suggestions on communication:- emails and social media direct messaging- what about all contacts on the NSF bid we worked on - whynot to ask- AAAS if relevant - alumni associations of the universities you studied andworked - it's a story for them too- LinkedIn search - eg Palo Alto --> check People tab to see ifanyone in your network--> if not connect --> send a shortmessage and asking directly what support you need --> ask foranother contact My contacts are mostly UK or international, very few in US butI'll keep thinking Good luck! On Sat, 19 Oct 2024 at 6:21, Henry Etzkowitz<h.etzko@gmail.com> wrote: Kindly introduce or arrange with people with access. 0.1%does not take cold calls. It must at least be a warm call, likewhen I called Kathy Ku, then director of OTL to be invitedto study OTL. She explained that she didn’t have theauthority to invite as a non-academic staff member but shewould ask her boss, the Dean of research and I should callback next day. I did and was invited. I learned later that theway was smooth because the tech transfer practitionercommunity was assiduously reading my monthly column,articles drawn from my academic work on S&T policy,university industry relations and reports on professionalmeetings and government sponsored events in the field. Iwas making a “warm” call with request faciliitated by pre-knowledge, not a cold call cast into the unknown Sent from my iPhone {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 156     On Oct 18, 2024, at 5:04 AM, Henry Etzkowitz<H.Etzko@gmail.com> wrote:  Please suggest persons to assist as volunteers or contributorsPalo Alto +Welcome to join 4pm Friday PT virtual strategy meet. AskAndrew campaign manager in ccSent from my iPhone On Oct 18, 2024, at 1:16 AM, Tatiana<tatianaschofield@yahoo.co.uk> wrote: No doubt you are achieving impact even youkeep silent! Why don't you write directly to a senior leaderof Palo Alto based businesses - possibility techgiants - asking for support and aligning youradvocacy for community voice with their ESGmission https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Companies_based_in_Palo_Alto,_California Best wishes, Tatiana On Fri, 18 Oct 2024 at 8:53, HenryEtzkowitz <h.etzko@gmail.com> wrote: Hi Tatiana All is very well. I am a long shot candidatebut am shaking the establishment. Fromignoring, they now express anger, goodindication of “impact” Need financial support. Is there a US basedorganization that might contribute to modestad buys in local media. I am advertising inthe Stanford Daily a PALY art magazine, onthe premise it will be shown to parents andlocal “throwaways” in the free newspaperboxes but to advertise isn’t free! Irina Dsays you may arrive here after New Year’s. Hope so! Best wishes HenryHenry Etzkowitz.orgSent from my iPhone > On Oct 18, 2024, at 12:20 AM, Tatiana<tatianaschofield@yahoo.co.uk> wrote:> > Hi Henry > > Hope all is well> > Super happy to see this news and all thebest with your candidacy for Palo Alto CityCouncil > https://www.henryetzkowitz.org/about> {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 157     > The RCA is developing its new strategicplan and I proposed you as advisor - willkeep you informed > > Best wishes, > Tatiana > Added a couple of pages to our article butstruggling with quality time - feel bad {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 158     From:Aram James To:Rowena Chiu; rowena.chiu@gmail.com; Henry Etzkowitz; Templeton, Cari; Keith Reckdahl; Cribbs, Anne;Lythcott-Haims, Julie; Kaloma Smith; Karen Holman; Linda Jolley; Josh Becker; Lotus Fong; Human RelationsCommission Subject:Re: Chance to speak-out against the genocide in Palestine Date:Sunday, October 20, 2024 11:21:48 PM Attachments:E1FEF1AE-0758-4952-8645-4786E09CD1B2.png 120DA6F6-0025-40F9-BC0B-8A543F6CDFF1.png 7775B262-4DCD-426E-8F42-EEF962A40A48.png CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. On Sun, Oct 20, 2024 at 2:54 PM Aram James <abjpd1@gmail.com> wrote:Henry & Rowena: ( speak your truth)? Please give us your opinion on the ongoing genocide in Palestine. Thanks to both of you for addressing some of the most critical issues of our time. Best, Avram Finkelstein aka Aram James {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 159     {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 160     {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 161     {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 162     From:Aram James To:Rowena Chiu; Henry Etzkowitz; Templeton, Cari; Cribbs, Anne; George for Palo Alto; Keith Reckdahl; GreerStone; Burt, Patrick; Roberta Ahlquist; WILPF Peninsula Palo Alto; Lewis James; Human Relations Commission Cc:Ed Lauing; Stump, Molly; Supervisor Susan Ellenberg; Sally Lieber; Supervisor Otto Lee; Sean Allen; Jeff Moore; <michael.gennaco@oirgroup.com>; Dave Price; EPA Today; Diana Diamond; Zelkha, Mila; Perron, Zachary Subject:Re: Fw: Yes Repeat No Screening 11/17 for Freedom Theatre Date:Sunday, October 20, 2024 8:43:15 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Hi Henry,When your time permits please let me know how the great oak creek debates went. Best, Avram” End the genocide Now” Finkelstein On Sun, Oct 20, 2024 at 7:03 PM Aram James <abjpd1@gmail.com> wrote: Hi Rowena, I haven’t thought this far ahead yet. Sounds good. Right now I’m trying to get city counciland school board members to discuss their views on the genocide in Palestine before Nov 5. Best, Avram On Sun, Oct 20, 2024 at 5:14 PM Rowena Chiu <rowena.chiu@gmail.com> wrote:Are you planning to go to this virtual screening? Rowena Chiu Cell: +1 (202) 378-8689Email: rowena.chiu@gmail.com From: Sonaar Luthra <sonaar@watercanary.com> Sent: Sunday, October 20, 2024 15:53 To: rowena.chiu@gmail.com <rowena.chiu@gmail.com> Subject: Yes Repeat No Screening 11/17 for Freedom Theatre Dear Rowena, My beloved partner, Sarah Szalavitz, produced this film during the pandemic. It examines the conflict in Palestine & Israel through the life and work of artist, actor & activist, Juliano Mer-Khamis, who famously proclaimed himself to be "100% Palestinian and 100% Jewish." {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 163     On 11/17, our dear friend is hosting a screening to support the Freedom Theatre in Jenin and, on behalf of Sarah & me, I am honored to invite you! It would mean the world if you’d buy a ticket. (also if you can’t join that day, the ticket gives you 4 weeks to watch the film) I’m obviously biased, but I think this film presents the kind of nuanced meta-narrative that nurtures the understanding and empathy that so many of us are seeking. I hope you can join us. Cheers, ~Sonaar PS: If this fundraiser isn’t for you but you’d like to attend another screening, please let me know! We’re keen to meet people where they are—and also to do anything we can to help folks who are in beyond dire need and foster the possibility of a better future. ____________________ Sonaar Luthra @sonaar linkedin.com/in/sonaar go.ted.com/sonaarluthra From: Ariel <artsyahf@gmail.com> Subject: Yes Repeat No Screening 11/17 for Freedom Theatre Hi Sonaar! I am reaching out because I am so honored to be hosting a screening of the award-winning film Yes Repeat No to fundraise for Jenin's Freedom Theatre on November 17th alongside my dear friends and fellow organizers: Morgan Bassichis, Sarah Sophie Flicker and Dan Glass. It will be a virtual screening and panel, premiering at 3PM EDT on November 17th, but ticket holders will be able to screen the film for up to {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 164     4 weeks after the event. Buy your ticket or just make a direct donation to The Freedom Theatre using the links below. If you have any questions or want to help spread the word on this event, let me know. Hope to see you on November 17th! Love and Solidarity, Ariel she/her/hers {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 165     TICKETS DONATE {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 166     From:Aram James To:Human Relations Commission; Henry Etzkowitz; rowena.chiu@gmail.com; Keith Reckdahl; George for Palo Alto;Cribbs, Anne; Templeton, Cari; Greer Stone; Burt, Patrick; Patricia.Guerrero@jud.ca.gov Subject:Watch "Tasers Forum Aram James" on YouTube Date:Sunday, October 20, 2024 4:38:49 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. A chance to learn a bit about tasers. https://youtu.be/zxRyBZjY46s?si=DwsBufY_xVuOfGAt {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 167     From:Aram James To:Rowena Chiu; rowena.chiu@gmail.com; Henry Etzkowitz; Templeton, Cari; Keith Reckdahl; Cribbs, Anne;Lythcott-Haims, Julie; Kaloma Smith; Karen Holman; Linda Jolley; Josh Becker; Lotus Fong; Human RelationsCommission Cc:Supervisor Susan Ellenberg; Sally Lieber; Sean Allen; Jeff Moore; Ed Lauing; Greer Stone; Braden Cartwright; dennis burns; Dave Price; Wagner, April; WILPF Peninsula Palo Alto Subject:Chance to speak-out against the genocide in Palestine Date:Sunday, October 20, 2024 2:55:13 PM Attachments:E1FEF1AE-0758-4952-8645-4786E09CD1B2.png120DA6F6-0025-40F9-BC0B-8A543F6CDFF1.png7775B262-4DCD-426E-8F42-EEF962A40A48.png CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Henry & Rowena: ( speak your truth)? Please give us your opinion on the ongoing genocide in Palestine. Thanks to both of you for addressing some of the most critical issues of our time. Best, Avram Finkelstein aka Aram James {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 168     {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 169     {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 170     {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 171     From:Aram James To:Perron, Zachary; Rowena Chiu; rowena.chiu@gmail.com; Henry Etzkowitz; Roberta Ahlquist; Linda Jolley; LotusFong; Keith Reckdahl; George for Palo Alto; Cari Templeton for Council; Burt, Patrick; Greer Stone; Barberini,Christopher Cc:Lythcott-Haims, Julie; Veenker, Vicki; Zelkha, Mila; Human Relations Commission; Afanasiev, Alex; <michael.gennaco@oirgroup.com>; Foley, Michael; Binder, Andrew; Sean Allen Subject:Cop’s use of n-word led to investigation that never became public – Palo Alto Daily Post Date:Sunday, October 20, 2024 11:56:29 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Henry & Rowena: Zack Perron is still employed with the Palo Alto Police Department. Take a look at this articleas I know both of you are strongly opposed to racially discriminatory policing in Palo Alto and across this country. Avram Finkelstein aka Aram James Cop’s use of n-word led to investigation that never became public Cop’s use of n-word led to investigation that never became public – Palo Alto Daily Post https://search.app/qvRahaJNh32x1KbT8 {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 172     From:Aram James To:rowena.chiu@gmail.com; Rowena Chiu; Sally Lieber; Sean Allen; Henry Etzkowitz; Jeff Moore; Perron, Zachary;Binder, Andrew; Greer Stone; DuJuan Green; dennis burns; Human Relations Commission Cc:Lythcott-Haims, Julie; Burt, Patrick; Patricia.Guerrero@jud.ca.gov; Keith Reckdahl; George for Palo Alto; Cribbs, Anne; Cari Templeton for Council; Raymond Goins; Joe Simitian; Karen Holman Subject:Watch "WATCH: Cop Presses Gun To Innocent Black Man"s Head In Botched Arrest" on YouTube Date:Sunday, October 20, 2024 11:21:19 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. Henry & Rowena: I know both of you are extremely concerned about systemic racism in policing here in PaloAlto and across the country. Take a look at this short video. Best regards, Avram Finkelstein aka Aram James https://youtu.be/GGzBnyuTOPE?si=x4jsTZRr4_bUgWed {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 173     From:Aram James To:Rowena Chiu; Henry Etzkowitz; rowena.chiu@gmail.com; Greer Stone; Zelkha, Mila; Josh Becker;Patricia.Guerrero@jud.ca.gov; bob nunez; Human Relations Commission Subject:Re: As we head into the November election, let’s take a look at the election process involving judicial candidates. Are we the public getting a fair shake from … Date:Sunday, October 20, 2024 9:06:38 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. On Sat, Oct 19, 2024 at 4:31 PM Aram James <abjpd1@gmail.com> wrote: Are judicial elections a fraud on voters? (By Aram James) MAs we head into the November 4th election, let’s take a look at the election processinvolving judicial candidates. Are we the public getting a fair shake from … Source: Albert Cobarrubias Justice Project Are judicial elections a fraud on voters? (By Aram James) https://search.app/7ESgppBSRHpW3YrL8 {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 174     From:Aram James To:Veenker, Vicki; Burt, Patrick; Binder, Andrew; Salem Ajluni; Greg Tanaka; Henry Etzkowitz; WILPF Peninsula PaloAlto; Jay Boyarsky; dennis burns; Human Relations Commission Cc:Jeff Conrad; Keith Reckdahl; kenneth.Binder@shf.sccgov.org; Templeton, Cari; DuJuan Green; Karen Holman; Kaloma Smith; Vara Ramakrishnan; Wagner, April; Braden Cartwright Subject:Re: As we head into the November 5th election, let’s take a look at the election process involving judicialcandidates. Are we the public getting a fair shake from … Date:Saturday, October 19, 2024 3:56:21 PM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Be cautiousof opening attachments and clicking on links. On Sat, Oct 19, 2024 at 3:42 PM Aram James <abjpd1@gmail.com> wrote: Are judicial elections a fraud on voters? (By Aram James) As we head into the November 5th election, let’s take a look at the election process involving judicial candidates. Are we the public getting a fair shake from … Source: Albert Cobarrubias Justice ProjectAre judicial elections a fraud on voters? (By Aram James) https://search.app/xBtCgq9PtouYt8Cj9 {{item.number}}     Packet Pg. 175