Watch video of the event at the People’s Park Community Facebook page — with Andrea Prichett (MC), Corrina Gould, John Holloway, Joe Liesner, Pamela Price, Aidan Hill, Señor Gigio, Rosey Stephens, Maxina Ventura, Sophia, Becky and Andrea Prichett. Thanks to Aidan Hill for the video!
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Press Release
For Immediate Release
For Additional Information:
Andrea Prichett, 510-229-0527
Joe Leisner, 510-542-3112
“The Struggle Continues” Rally And Music At People’s Park
People’s Park Council is hosting an in-person community event called “The Struggle Continues” with speakers and musical performances by local artists. Speakers will include Pamela Price who is currently running to become the District Attorney for Alameda County as well as individuals from local organizations with connections to the struggle to save the park. The People’s Park Council is encouraging community members to attend the event and if they can’t be there in person, the event will be livestreamed via FaceBook at the People’s Park Community page.
Organizers are continuing efforts to preserve the historic park through various means. In addition to public events and activities, there is also a major effort in the courts. On July 29, 2022 a team of lawyers from the People’s Park Historic District will present to the First Appellate Court grounds for invalidating UC’s very inadequate Environmental Impact Report (EIR) on Housing Project #2 (People’s Park housing). Prevailing on July 29 would set UC back, require a new EIR, and hopefully, motivate UC to build on an alternative site. We encourage everyone to contribute to this effort at:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/ahbjjq-save-peoples-park
“We are concerned that our City Council will soon be going on recess and there is a real possibility that, if construction begins, this may very well kick off massive protests. We believe that both the UC and the City have demonstrated their inability and unwillingness to adminsiter this park in a healthy and equitable manner. Therefore, we believe that the best compromise and the best way for the UC to avoid massive opposition to this ill-conceived scheme is to cede the land to the Ohlone people,” said Andrea Prichett of the People’s Park Council. “This is a reasonable compromise and we remain ready to support discussions about this alternative solution.”
What: The Struggle Continues – Speakers and Musical Performances
Where: People’s Park in Berkeley
When: Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at 6 pm
Who: People’s Park Council
MORE INFORMATION:
People’s Park Historical District Advocacy Group: https://www.peoplesparkhxdist.org