As longtime San Mateo County residents, we are writing to you to express our complete and utter frustration over the lack of support from many of our members of the San Mateo City Council regarding the forced closure of the Ice Center of San Mateo rink. The councilmembers were elected by the residents of this community and are supposed to represent us. Why are they not supporting the wishes of the community to help keep the ice rink operational and protect it from demolition? They say they can’t do anything, but they really can. They can reject the zoning change (recreational to retail) that SPI has requested.
For over two years, this entire community has rallied together to save the rink. Thousands of residents have signed petitions, sent letters and emails, attended City Council meetings and raised their voices to keep the rink open for our community. Many of our youth have shared stories with the councilmembers that they had to give up hockey and figure skating because their family can no longer afford (both time and money) to commute to rinks farther away. They have expressed concern that many of the recreational amenities are being shut down so developers can build more housing and retail stores. There is nothing left for them to do.
Our frustration continues to fuel our fight for the preservation of the Ice Center of San Mateo until we are heard and supported by those elected. It is one of the few recreational amenities left for our community. Please continue to send emails, letters, sign petitions and attend San Mateo City Council meetings. Thank you!
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