Thursday 9/4 – Civics 101: Turning Ranting into Advocacy

On Thursday 9/24 at 6pm, Menlo Together invites you to Civics 101: Turning Ranting into Advocacy. Come hear community members tell the story about how Belle Haven residents and allies organized this Spring to save Belle Haven services from Covid budget cuts – and what you can learn from this experience about how to engage and be heard by your city government.

Please join the conversation!

When: Thursday – September 24, 2020 at 6:00 PM
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Moderated by Michele Tate.

Panelists include Belle Haven Residents, Menlo Together members, and special guests:
Adina Levin
Ishmael Oseguera
Kate Bradshaw
Pam D. Jones
Rachel Horst
Reverend Teirrah McNair (Rev T)

Demonstrators line up along Willow Road to protest Menlo Park’s proposed budget cuts to Belle Haven’s senior and child care centers on June 16, 2020. Photo by Magali Gauthier.

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