Final 2024 City Council Meeting & Swearing-In Ceremony: Stop Cop Campus Bay Area

This is the final City Council meeting of 2024, featuring the swearing-in ceremony for the new City Council term. This meeting is critical in demanding immediate action to stop the $45 million Cop Campus project, which has moved forward without transparent community engagement.

We’re calling on the East Bay Area and co-conspirators to attend and:
🌱 Demand accountability from San Pablo City Council.
🌱 Advocate for meaningful public input on how the $45 million facility should serve community needs.
🌱 Stop construction until residents’ voices are heard and included in decision-making.
🌱 Reimagine the facility as a community-driven resource center addressing housing, mental health, youth programs, and more.

❤️ Why This Matters:
The facility is set to be complete Feburary 2025. After this meeting, we only have 3 city council meetings before it is "move-in" ready. This $45 million facility can still be reclaimed to serve the real needs of San Pablo residents and the Bay Area. Your presence, comments, and solidarity send a powerful message that our region and residents will not back down. Together, we can ensure investments prioritize equity, care, and the well-being of our communities.

❤️ How to Prepare:
1️⃣ Learn About the Facility: zaap.bio/stopcopcampus
2️⃣ Understand How It Will Impact the Bay Area: https://www.instagram.com/p/DDT2Be7Ri1z/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
3️⃣ Read the Petition: change.org/stop-cop-campus
4️⃣ Review Email Templates: https://stopcopcampus.com/

❤️ During the Meeting:
1️⃣ Attend In Person (please wear a mask):
⏰ Time: Meeting starts at 6:00 PM. Arrive by 5:00 PM to secure a parking spot, fill out a speaker car, find a seat, and listen to community members speak.

2️⃣ Speak During Public Comment:
Fill out a speaker card (only your name is required).
Use these talking points: Residents Have Been Ignored for 2 Years, Facilitate Transparent Community Engagement, How it Impact/Concerns You, Stop Construction Immediately

3️⃣ For Those Who Can't Attend/Don’t Want to Speak:
🌱 Submit Written Comments: Use this pre-filled email tool: stopcopcampus.org/action/email or email CityClerk [at] SanPabloCA.gov by 12:00 PM on meeting day.
🌱 Bring/Drop Off a Sign: Messages like “Reimagine Cop Campus” or “Invest in Community, Not Policing” can amplify your stance without speaking.
🌱 Show Up in Solidarity: Attend in person to show your opposition to Cop Campus.

❤️ Quick Links:
Learn More: zaap.bio/stopcopcampus
Petition: change.org/stop-cop-campus
Email Comments: stopcopcampus.org/action/email
Thank you for showing up to fight for transparency, accountability, and investments that serve San Pablo and the Bay Area. Together, we can reclaim this facility for our communities.