ALERT! Save the trails A momentously bad decision was made by Monterey County officials that so far has gone under the radar. They decided that community trails plans should be abandoned in the new General Plan Update (GPU.) Not revised, not updated, but thrown in the trash can. The trails plans, which have been in place for two decades or more, detail where it makes sense to have trail linkages—linkages to open space, public parks, and to other trails. It is the blueprint of public hopes for future recreational opportunities. The public did NOT weigh in on this decision to kill the plans through any of the citizen advisory committees. And yet, due to legal and practical considerations, if there is no trails plan, it can be extremely hard to get new trails. What you can do Contact the Monterey County Board of Supervisors. Tell them you want the trails plans to be reinstated and to be a vital part of the GPU. Remind them that public recreational opportunities are especially important for a growing population. We must not lose these plans! Stay tuned via our website for updates on this issue. Contact Information: write to Chair of the Board of Supervisors Fernando Armenta, Monterey County Board of Supervisors, P.O. Box 1728, Salinas, CA 93902. Fax: 755-5888. (Your letter or fax will be distributed to the entire Board.)

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