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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Debbie:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Since you live in Town and Country, you would also be affected by lack of Hart services. I\u2019d join you if it were possible but not in the Hart service area. Go for it!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Louise<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<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>
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<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>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Debbie Malone<o:p></o:p></p>
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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>
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<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.
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<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>
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<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>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">Thank you for your continued advocacy!
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<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>
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