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FROM;OISTRICT 9 CSJ

(408)2926471

TO:92992038

CITY OF SAN JCSEJ CALIFCIRNIA
200 E SANTA CLARA STAEIIT

COUNCIL OFFICE, 1 a•~ l=LOOR

JUOY CHIRCO

SAN JOSE, CA 95113
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FAX (40BJ 292-B471
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Fe:bruary 15, 2006

Frederick J. Ferrer, Chairman
First Five Commission of Santa Clara County
4000 Moorpark Avenue, suite 200
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San Jose CA 95117
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Dear Commission Chairman Ferrer:
As a Councihnember representing a w*stem City Council District and a former
Cambri;m School Boat"d member, as well as a community member. who worked
on Access for All Children as a.memb~r of PACT, lam experienced and
knowledgeable regarding the need for services in this area of San Jose. I am in

full snpport of Supervisor Heall's budget request submitted to Santa Clara County
First Five.
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While working on the Westside Child~en's Health Initiative, we found a high level of

need in this area. There are pockets of incredible need, which aren•t being addressed iti

the current strategy. There are many children who live in the w~tem region of the
county who are not receiving needed ~eJYiecs, and one of the major services these
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children would benefit from is undoubtedly preschool. I believe the Commission has an
opportunity to expand preschool more! equitably and give more children a chance to be
school ready.
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SupervisorBeaJl•s proposal to realloc~te additional money to Component B
would help to rectify this situation and therefore allow more children to attend

preschool. Simply put, a child in need is a child we must be committed to
reaching. I urge the Commission to Sfppon this proposal.
Sincerely,

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Councilmember Judy Chirco

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