Council President Supports Safer La Jolla Boulevard

Great news for our campaign to make La Jolla Boulevard safer!

Recently, our local Councilmember, Joe LaCava, was interviewed on television and publicly voiced his support for lowering the speed limit on La Jolla Boulevard. This is a huge and encouraging step forward.

As you may know, the city is currently evaluating all streets for speed limit changes by the end of the year. Councilmember LaCava's public endorsement significantly increases the likelihood that La Jolla Boulevard will be included on the list of streets slated for a safer speed limit.

This demonstrates that our collective voices are being heard. Let's keep the momentum going!

A Quick Action You Can Take:

Positive reinforcement works!
Please take a moment to email Councilmember LaCava and thank him for his leadership and public support.

A brief, polite message from a few of us will show him that his constituents are paying attention and appreciate his advocacy on this critical safety issue.

Email: joelacava@sandiego.gov; jquintero@sandiego.gov

Thank you for your continued support. Together, we are making progress!

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Template for Thank-You Email

Feel free to copy and paste the text below, personalizing it if you wish.

**Subject: Thank You for Supporting a Safer La Jolla Boulevard**

Dear Councilmember LaCava,

I am writing to thank you for your recent public comments supporting a lower speed limit on La Jolla Boulevard. It was very encouraging to see you champion this important safety issue on television.

I strongly believe that a reduced speed limit is a crucial step toward preventing accidents and making our street safer for all users—including pedestrians, cyclists, and families.

I sincerely appreciate your leadership in advocating for the inclusion of La Jolla Boulevard in the city's upcoming speed limit evaluations. Thank you for listening to the community and for your commitment to improving safety in our neighborhood.

Sincerely,

[Your Name]

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