[NFBF-Tampa] Fwd: Urgent: Advocacy Resources on Proposed Elimination of HART Services

[Debbie Malone]

Here is the information about the state delegation meeting. I don’t  think
Raquel would mind me sharing this email. I have already signed up to speak.

Let’s raise our voices together!

Debbie Malone


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From: Raquel Pancho <Raquel.Pancho at tampagov.net>
Date: Tue, Sep 23, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Subject: Urgent: Advocacy Resources on Proposed Elimination of HART Services
To:


Good Afternoon, All,

Attached are resources developed by the County Alliance for Citizens with
Disabilities team. These materials provide a summary of the proposed plans
to dismantle HART, which would eliminate transportation for individuals
living outside City limits. A template letter is also included to assist
with outreach to County Commissioners and State legislators.

This is a critical opportunity to inform and educate stakeholders on the
serious consequences that would result from eliminating essential
Countywide transportation services.

We strongly encourage you to share your concerns widely—with HART
passengers, County Commissioners, and elected State legislators. Your voice
is vital in fostering awareness and ensuring decision-makers understand the
ramifications of removing these essential services.  A critical deadline is
fast approaching for those to want to share concerns, see below for the
details.

The State Legislative Delegation will hold a meeting on Oct. 21, 2025, from
10 AM to 2 PM at TPepin Hospitality Centre - 4121 N 50th St, Tampa, FL 33610
<https://www.google.com/maps/search/4121+N+50th+St,+Tampa,+FL+33610?entry=gmail&source=g>
.

   - This meeting is in-person only.
   - If you wish to provide printed materials for the meeting, you must
   bring 15 copies to the Delegation Chair's district office (Suite 210, 1101
   Channelside Drive Tampa, FL 33602-3613
   <https://www.google.com/maps/search/1101+Channelside+Drive+Tampa,+FL+33602-3613?entry=gmail&source=g>)
   seven days before the event.
   - *Signup form to speak will close on Oct. 11, 2025 at 5 PM.*   Here is
   the link:  State Legislative Delegation | Hillsborough County, FL
   <https://hcfl.gov/government/government-relations/state-legislative-delegation>



Thank you for your continued advocacy!





*Raquel Pancho*

*ADA Coordinator, Office of Chief of Staff*City of Tampa / 306 E. Jackson
St. 1st Floor
<https://www.google.com/maps/search/306+E.+Jackson+St.+1st+Floor?entry=gmail&source=g>
East / Tampa, Florida 33602
p: 813-274-3964 / e: Raquel.Pancho at tampagov.net
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