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We have being contacting Governor Brown's office requesting a meeting to discuss the future of the Hollywood Park Race Track in
Inglewood, C.A since last summer. Congresswoman Judy Chu of Arcadia met with me before Christmas and supports our proposal for Horse Wellness Programs for Veterans at racetracks and has tired to help us to get a meeting with Inglewood Congresswoman Maxine Waters who won't return my letters, emails or calls. Former Inglewood #Senator #RoderickWright who sponsored legislation to help the owners of HP as recently as Jan 1 2014 went to jail in February charged with 8 felonies including fraud. We believe because of the fraud and corruption conviction that the entire permit process to develop Hollywood Park needs to be reevaluated. The American Association of Equine Sports
Preservation (AAESP), is circulating two petitions already signed by over 4,000
people to transform this historic racetrack into a world-class, multi-use
entertainment complex, international horse training park, and premier center
for Horse Wellness Programs benefiting U.S. military veterans and children with
autism. Along with Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner, our home town horse and Triple Crown contender, California Chrome, and our close allies in the horse racing industry we would like to join forces with our Governor to help save the lives of our active #Military and #Veterans- 16k in C.A are homeless and many suffering PTSD. #CrossFire
In 1991, the
track underwent a $20 million reconstruction project which included the
construction of six handicapped-equipped barns. In all, there are 18 barns with
1,950 stalls, 619 tack rooms, and 216 feed rooms. In 2006, a new cushion track
racing surface was installed, making the track soft and safe for horses.
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