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23920 Valencia Blvd. Phone
Suite 300 (805) 259-2489
Santa Clarita Fax
California 91355-2196 (805)259-8125
January 6, 1999
City of
Santa Clarita Connie Worden Roberts
P.O. Box 220233
Santa Clarita, CA 91322
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I believe, and I think you will agree, Santa Clarita is a community that is second to none! .
As a community, I would like us to work together to submit an application to be
recognized as an "All America City." I have personally selected you to participate in this
process and would be most appreciative if you would assist me in this important endeavor.
The All America City Award is a tremendous national honor bestowed on only ten
communities a year. It is considered to be "the most extensive award process" of any
national award. Previous winning communities have benefited greatly from tremendous
national recognition (USA Today, Wall Street Journal, etc ... ), job creation and group
solidarity.
I would like to ask you to join me and other business and community leaders for a working . \ ,
lunch on Tuesday, January 19, 1999 to review the application's central theme. City staff ,
will take on the task of writing the application, however we need your assistance in .,/ · ,
identifying projects that best exemplify the dedication of our community. The luncheon is
scheduled from 11 :30-1 :30 in the Century Room at City Hall, 23920 Valencia Boulevard.
While the application's theme is not set in stone, we are thinking of focusing on the
incorporation of the City; its grassroots efforts, impact on our community and the massive
collaborative effort that was involved in undertaking such _a project. In addition, we are
looking at highlighting two youth oriented programs and would like your feedback on them
as well.
I am enclosing a copy of the application form (remember, staff will write it) and would
appreciate it if you would jot down any ideas or thoughts you might have. Also, please pay
particular attention to the Civic Index portion of the application, as your input on that is
vital too. It is imperative that we work as a group on this application. Not only are we
vying for the most prestigious recognition a community can receive, we are also
undertaking a proce ereby we self examine what does and does not work in our
community.
With Santa Clarita c 11 America City! Please RSVP your
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attend 4 to Stac 286-4166. If you have any questions,
please acy or me .
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