First District Councilman Robert Garcia, who represents parts of downtown and surrounding neighborhoods, will be speaking at two upcoming community forums, starting with one tonight (Thursday, July 9).
This evening's event will take place during the West End Community Association at 7 p.m. in Cesar Chavez Park's community room, 4th Street and Golden Avenue. Next Wednesday, Garcia will be the guest speaker at the Willmore City Heritage Association's meeting at 7 p.m. in the Willmore Community Police Center, 9th Street and Daisy Avenue.
Topics will include Public Safety, Parking, Pacific Avenue Renovation, the Drake Park expansion, historic preservation and business renovations in Willmore, and the West Gateway. Garcia will also take questions and comments from the audience, and his staff will take down any neighborhood concerns or suggestions.
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