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

[Debbie Malone]

Thanks Louise. Yes, I realize I would be affected. Thanks for your input.

On Wed, Sep 24, 2025 at 3:04 PM Louise Peyton via NFBF-Tampa <
nfbf-tampa at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> Debbie:
>
> Since you live in Town and Country, you would also be affected by lack of
> Hart services.  I’d join you if it were possible but not in the Hart
> service area.  Go for it!
>
> Louise
>
>
>
> *From:* NFBF-Tampa <nfbf-tampa-bounces at nfbnet.org> *On Behalf Of *Debbie
> Malone via NFBF-Tampa
> *Sent:* Wednesday, September 24, 2025 2:56 PM
> *To:* NFB of Florida Tampa Chapter List <nfbf-tampa at nfbnet.org>
> *Cc:* Debbie Malone <dmalone510 at gmail.com>
> *Subject:* [NFBF-Tampa] Fwd: Urgent: Advocacy Resources on Proposed
> Elimination of HART Services
>
>
>
> 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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> ---------- Forwarded message ---------
> 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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