So maybe you have heard about the embarrassing news about how a bully government is going to ram-rod a bunch of bullshit laws to outlaw Grapes in Malibu? They hope to pass the law next week - just before anyone can do anything about it... Here is the status: Good afternoon, 1. INTRODUCTION. Our efforts are paying off! The public is beginning to realize that the ban on new vineyards in the Santa Monica Mountains will have an adverse effect on County of Los Angeles. Several recent news stories highlight this growing concern as set forth below. We need to keep building this momentum! a. Now, is the time to call our county supervisors and let them know that you oppose the ban on new vineyards. b. Now, is the time to sign, stamp, and mail your letters to our county supervisors that bring home the importance of viticulture in the Santa Monica Mountains to the County of Los Angeles. c. Now, is the time to email the Board of Supervisors and ask that they promote prosperity for our county by eliminating this shortsighted ban on new vineyards. 2. BREAKING NEWS. Since August 18, 2014, there have been no less than five news stories regarding the ban on new vineyards. a. Fox 11 News. The link below takes you a story run by Fox 11 News. myfoxla/clip/10490762/malibu-wineries b. CBS 2 News. The link below takes you a story run by CBS 2 News. losangeles.cbslocal/video/10492234-winemakers-fighting-to-stop-ban-on-new-malibu-wineries/ c. Print Articles. Attached to this email are three articles documenting opposition to the ban on new vineyards from Liquid L.A., decanter, and LA Weekly. (unable to attached into facebook) 3. BUILDING MOMENTUM. Phone calls are a quick and easy way to let our supervisors know that we oppose the ban on new vineyards. Thus, please take a minute (literally) to register your opposition to the ban—especially with the supervisors from the First, Second, Fourth, and Fifth Districts. a. First District. Contact Supervisor Gloria Molina at (213) 974-4111. b. Second District. Contact Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas at (213) 974-2222. c. Third District. Contact Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky at (213) 974-3333. d. Fourth District. Contact Supervisor Don Knabe at (213) 974-4444. e. Fifth District. Contact Supervisor Michael Antonovich at (213) 974-1010. 4. ATTENDANCE IS KEY. Battling through Los Angeles traffic in order to reach the Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration, Room 381B located at 500 West Temple Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012 by 9:30 a.m. is a Herculean task . . . but it can be done! Note: Parking is available at Cathedral of our Lady of the Angels (Los Angeles Cathedral) at 555 West Temple Street, Los Angles CA, 90012. Public opinion at this hearing will prevail upon the Board. Thus, we need you to attend this hearing in order to register your opposition to the ban on new vineyards. Your voice will have an impact and will encourage the Board eliminate the ban on new vineyards from the Local Coastal Program. If we can count on your attendance, then please RSVP by replying to this email so we can provide you with more information regarding the proceedings. 5. SENDING IN WRITTEN COMMENTS. If you cannot attend the hearing, then please send a written comment opposing the ban on new vineyards in the Santa Monica Mountains. · Send your email to [email protected]. Be sure to write Santa Monica Mountains Local Coastal Program in the Subject Line. If you are not sure where to begin, then you may refer to one of the attached letters. In fact, you can “copy and paste” from these letters directly into your email and then send it to the Board. 6. CONCLUSION. The Coastal Coalition of Family Farmers needs your help! Conservation and viticulture have coexisted in the Santa Monica Mountains since 1824. Please help us maintain this balance! Please review the recent news stories and then call our supervisors to voice your opposition to the ban on new vineyards. Thank you for your time and support! We look forward to hearing from you! Sincerely, Harv Nice job Harv - this is totally ridiculous
Posted on: Thu, 21 Aug 2014 06:07:07 +0000
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