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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><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>How are you and did you move back to Tampa?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></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>