HomeMy WebLinkAbout7/7/2020 Item 08, Martin, J.
Wilbanks, Megan
From:Jean Martin <
To:E-mail Council Website
Cc:Jean Martin
Subject:The consideration of removal of James Papp from the Cultural Heritage Committee
July 5, 2020
To the Members of the City Council,
I have had the privilege of working with James Papp since he first came to San Luis Obispo in Fall of 2014. He came from
the History Center where he had read all my historical articles I had written for the Research Room. He liked my writing
and chose my writing about my Grandfather E.D. Bray who was a very well known Architect , contractor, and builder
from Santa Maria to Paso Robles. His craftsman style homes are sought after today as offices.
I have been with him as he works with all kinds of people for historical organizations and functions. He is always kind
and firm. He stands for what is right and does research to the highest level and will spend all night in getting research
done. He will get on his bike at any hour to take pictures or make illustrations historically accurate.
James has seen the committee become preservation professionals. The problem is not James. but a City Council who
wants a strangle hold on all advisory committees because they are are afraid of losing all control. Every advisory
committee needs total independence.
I am joining my MANY SLO FRIENDS WHO LOVE OUR HOME TOWN to say forcefully this action is only to restrict
oversight and community participation. KEEP JAMES PAPP. HE IS THE ONLY PERSON WHO KNOWS WHAT HE IS DOING.
Written by Jean A. Martin, M.A.
Born and raised in our SLO.
86 years young. and concerned about our future in our community.
July 5, 2020
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