Memorandum of Understanding with Sacramento Zoological Society

Expressed support for participating in the working group and ensuring proper oversight.

Expressed support for exploring zoo expansion to enhance local assets.

Expressed concern about losing public parkland and requested the council not approve the zoo expansion MOU.

Spoke in favor of the zoo expansion as a board trustee to support education and conservation missions.

Urged caution and consideration of historic conditions and park usage during the expansion study.

Expressed concern over the potential destruction of the historic Swanston Memorial Fountain and Garden.

Stressed that the MOU maps should be treated as a starting point rather than a final vote.

Raised technical points about CEQA sequencing and protection of the WPA-built park features.

Represented Upper Land Park neighbors supporting the study while urging strict protection of historic landscaping and a clear business plan.

Spoke as Land Park Community Association president in support of a thoughtful engagement process.