Photos: Judy Chu Discusses National Recreation Area Legislation

Written by Hazel Lodevico To'o

The San Gabriel National Recreation Area was a topic of discussion during Congressional Rep. Judy Chu’s townhall meeting Saturday in Claremont’s Taylor Reception Hall.

The San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments voted Monday to include the Angeles National Forest in the designation, rejecting a much more scaled-down version by the U.S. National Park Service in a 6-1 vote. The committee, made up of foothill communities such as San Dimas, Claremont, Azusa and Monrovia, is in favor of including a larger area.

Monrovia Mayor Mary Ann Lutz voted in support of the larger boundary area, according to the San Gabriel Valley Tribune.

Chu, who represents Monrovia, is leading the NRA effort and favors a larger area. During Saturday’s townhall meeting, Chu spoke about her stance on the NRA effort, and her efforts to create legislation that would bring in resources while covering all stakeholders’ concerns.