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January 28, 2022
Mayor and Members of the San Jose City Council
200 E. Santa Clara St.
San Jose, CA 95113
RE: Charcot Extension and Overpass Project
Dear Mayor Liccardo and City Councilmembers:
I am writing to you regarding the City of San Jose's Charcot Extension and Overpass project over Interstate 880 near the Orchard School District.
In 2005, as a City of San Jose Councilmember, I opposed the Environmental Impact Report to the North San Jose Deficiency Plan, which includes the Charcot Avenue Extension Project. It was my belief then that the need for more time was necessary to assess and evaluate the impacts the plan would have to nearby schools.
I agree with the memo submitted by Mayor Liccardo together with Councilmembers Cohen, Peralez and Foley, in that the project creates unacceptable environmental, health, and safety risks for the adjacent school and community.
In summation, I am requesting you discontinue the City of San Jose's Charcot Extension and Overpass project over Interstate 880 near Orchard School.
Thank you for your leadership and consideration of my request on this matter.
California State Senator
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