SUPPORT Liberty State Park PROTECTION ACT

SUPPORT Liberty State Park PROTECTION ACT

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February 18, 2020
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Started by Friends of Liberty State Park & NY/NJ Baykeeper

Governor Phil Murphy & State Legislators: We respectfully urge you to SUPPORT the Liberty State Park PROTECTION ACT to once & for all preserve the priceless public park FOR ALL PEOPLE to enjoy without privatization. The LSP Protection Act & LSP’s Caven Point natural area habitat are threatened by the multi-billionaire owner's Liberty National Golf Course plans to impede the Act from passing with their campaign of misinformation, & to privatize & destroy Caven Point to relocate golf holes for exclusive millionaire members. 

Liberty State Park has endured 45 years of a continuous onslaught of privatization plans. Friends of Liberty State Park www.FOLSP.orgwww.NYNJBaykeeper.org, tens of thousands of park supporters, community organizations & coalitions have championed to save LSP as The People's Park, opposing privatization plans. Liberty State Park is a truly one-of-a-kind public green space for your constituents- people of all ethnicities, religions, & cultural backgrounds- to enjoy the peaceful recreation space to play, picnic, BBQ, fly kites, appreciate Mother Nature & a priceless waterfront view, all for free. It is home to hundreds of wildlife species & the backyard to some of the most world-famous landmarks & travel destinations including the Statue Of Liberty, Ellis Island, & the NYC skyline. 

Your support is critical to ensure this long-overdue Protection Act is passed into law. *NEW bill numbers* Assembly A1957 & Senate S907 will mandate transparency, public input, & a long-term legacy for a Free AND Green Liberty State Park & Caven Point for our diverse urban communities, visitors from around the world, & future generations. The Park is not up for sale. Be on the right side of history. See The Protection Act through to law. 

LSP Supporters: SIGN THIS PETITION, SHARE it throughout your social networks, & call your state legislators! Their contact info is here: 
https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/legislative-roster     

For more information about this unique park & landmark legislation:
* Coalition Letter with 111 Organizations Supporting the Protection Act & Caven Point Natural Area
https://folsp.org/coalition_letter_2_12_22.pdf 
* Star Ledger Editorial 12/9/21  "Last Chance Mr. Speaker, Hands Off LSP" 
https://www.nj.com/opinion/2021/12/last-chance-mr-speaker-hands-off-liberty-state-park-editorial.html
* Trailer for "The Point" documentary in support of the LSP's Protection Act & Caven Point 
https://vimeo.com/546423008
* Jersey Journal 8/24/20 "Special Report: Whose Park is it Anyway?"
https://www.nj.com/hudson/2020/08/njs-long-fought-battle-whose-park-is-it-anyway.html
* The Real Facts: Summary Refuting Lies & Smear Attacks by Fireman's Surrogates undermining the noble intentions of The Protection Act & LSP advocates 
https://folsp.org/refuting_big_lies.pdf
The Protection Act & More Articles/Editorials showcasing the merit of the Act 
http://www.folsp.org/preservation/protection_laws.html

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