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--></style></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Thank you Debbie for sending this information out. As I will be a resident of Hillsborough county at this time, I will attend this meeting. Anyone in our chapter who can come to this meeting is encouraged to attend. This is one of the most important things this chapter can and should do! Thank you again Debbie!!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Let\u2019s go NFB Tampa Bay chapter!!!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Merry<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> NFBF-Tampa <nfbf-tampa-bounces@nfbnet.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Debbie Malone via NFBF-Tampa<br><b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, September 24, 2025 2:56 PM<br><b>To:</b> NFB of Florida Tampa Chapter List <nfbf-tampa@nfbnet.org><br><b>Cc:</b> Debbie Malone <dmalone510@gmail.com><br><b>Subject:</b> [NFBF-Tampa] Fwd: Urgent: Advocacy Resources on Proposed Elimination of HART Services<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>Here is the information about the state delegation meeting. I don\u2019t think Raquel would mind me sharing this email. I have already signed up to speak.<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Let\u2019s raise our voices together!<br clear=all><br clear=all><o:p></o:p></p><div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Debbie Malone<o:p></o:p></p></div></div></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div><p class=MsoNormal>---------- Forwarded message ---------<br>From: <strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Raquel Pancho</span></strong> <<a href="mailto:Raquel.Pancho@tampagov.net">Raquel.Pancho@tampagov.net</a>><br>Date: Tue, Sep 23, 2025 at 2:28<span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>\u202f</span>PM<br>Subject: Urgent: Advocacy Resources on Proposed Elimination of HART Services<br>To: <o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Good Afternoon, All,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>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.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>This is a critical opportunity to inform and educate stakeholders on the serious consequences that would result from eliminating essential Countywide transportation services.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>We strongly encourage you to share your concerns widely\u2014with 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. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:90%'><span style='color:black'>The State Legislative Delegation will hold a meeting on Oct. 21, 2025, from 10 AM to 2 PM at TPepin Hospitality Centre - <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/4121+N+50th+St,+Tampa,+FL+33610?entry=gmail&source=g">4121 N 50th St, Tampa, FL 33610</a>.</span><o:p></o:p></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:90%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='color:black'>This meeting is in-person only.</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:90%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='color:black'>If you wish to provide printed materials for the meeting, you must bring 15 copies to the Delegation Chair's district office (Suite 210, <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/1101+Channelside+Drive+Tampa,+FL+33602-3613?entry=gmail&source=g">1101 Channelside Drive Tampa, FL 33602-3613</a>) seven days before the event.</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:90%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><b><span style='color:black;background:yellow'>Signup form to speak will close on Oct. 11, 2025 at 5 PM.</span></b> Here is the link: <a href="https://hcfl.gov/government/government-relations/state-legislative-delegation" target="_blank">State Legislative Delegation | Hillsborough County, FL</a><o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:90%'><span style='color:black;background:yellow'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Thank you for your continued advocacy! <o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:90%'><span style='color:black;background:yellow'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p></div><p><strong><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Raquel Pancho</span></strong><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><br></span></b><strong><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>ADA Coordinator, Office of Chief of Staff</span></strong><b><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><br></span></b><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>City of Tampa / <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/306+E.+Jackson+St.+1st+Floor?entry=gmail&source=g">306 E. Jackson St. 1st Floor</a> East / Tampa, Florida 33602<br>p: 813-274-3964 / e: <a href="mailto:Raquel.Pancho@tampagov.net" target="_blank">Raquel.Pancho@tampagov.net</a></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><br><br> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div></div></div></body></html>