- Approximately 300 people attended
- Map/Chart viewing with Metro/Caltrans Staff with Consultant Outreach Groups MBI and ConsensusInc taking names at the door.
- 40 Public Speakers – 12 pro 710 Tunnel/ 28 anti 710 tunnel and for re-evaluation of EIR with true community input
- Political/Org Attendees to Note:
- South Pasadena City Council Member Richard Schneider
- Rep from Assemblyman Jimmy Gomez’s Office
- Rep from Assemblyman Ed Chau’s Office
- Rep from Congress Woman Lucille Roybal-Allard’s Office
- Chief of Staff Paul Habib from LA City Council Member Jose Huizar’s Office
- Rep from LA County Supervisor Hilda Solis’ Office
- Chris Morris, National Trust for Historic Preservation
- Damon Nagami, National Resource Defense Council
- Labor Union 300
- Iron Workers Union 433
- Eddie Torres, East LA Chamber of Commerce President
- Public Comments to Note, Anti 710 Tunnel:
- Chief of Staff, Paul Habib, from Huizar’s Office criticized tunnel options as “falling short”, wants more inclusive process on LRT and the Cost Benefit Analysis.
- Various No 710 Action Committee Reps
- South Pasadena Councilman Schneider, highlighted new “Beyond the 710” coalition
- Sierra Club Transportation Committee Rep
- Chris Morris from the National Trust for Historic Preservation
- Professor Rico from USC Keck Medical School, USC’s Children’s Environmental Director McConnell & Professor Diaz of Cal State University LA all highlighting EIR failure in accurately conveying air pollutants.
- Nagami from the National Resource Defense Council
- Eddie Torres from East LA Chamber of Commerce spoke against the EIR
- Dona Hernandez, Chair of East LA Advisory Community spoke against EIR
- Public Comments to Note, Pro 710 Tunnel:
- Various Local 300 Labor Union Reps
- Alhambra City Council Member Steven Placido
- LA & OC Building & Construction Council Rep
- Local 433 Iron Workers Union
- Joe Cano filmed public comments – watch VIDEO of Councilmember Placido speak and the local residents opposing him.
Responsible Alhambrans Against the 710 