HomeMy WebLinkAbout2/3/2026 Item 5g, Judson
Bruce Judson <
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Subject:Beautiful Oak Tree and the SLO Rep project
I was very disappointed to hear the counsel approving the remove of the magnificent oak tree for the SLO
REP project. I contacted the REP and was told by Pam Nichter that the tree was damaged by the SLO
Garage expansion, and they have no choice. Is this true, if so, why didn't the city Arborist catch this.
I recommend holding off on the expansion project to see if the tree can recover and, in the meantime,
look for other options. With all the vacancy in downtown SLO seems like an option may be out there.
Personally, I am happy with where the REP is now and think it wise to wait and see if our beautiful Oak
can recover with some TLC.
I strongly oppose removing the Oak. If given the choice, I would be happy attending REP performances
using their existing venues and also sit in the shade of this beautiful tree. To me, this tree represents the
core values of SLO, another new building does not.
Thank you...Bruce Judson
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