From: smraphael@aol.com
To: courtney.chesla@lacity.org
Sent: Thu, 24 May 2007 11:37 pm
Subject: Reggie (alligator)
Ms. Chesla Courtney for Janice Hahn,
I just saw the news channel that showed where Reggie has been placed inside the LA Zoo.I was sorry to see the alligator confined to such a sterile indoor (without sunlight) kind of place, looked like a prison. Even though it is temporary I think it is wrong. I am hoping Councilperson Hahn can put pressure on the Zoo to change this situation. I have a blog where I have mentioned Reggie numerous times and will begin a dialogue on my blog ( will also contact others) about Reggie and his or her future fate. Please let me know if your office and Ms. Hahn can do anything about where Reggie is to be housed to make it more desirable. Some sunlight and grass and a pond might help. I know there are homeless people in LA and others with less than Reggie has at the moment but I still think Reggie did help put Lake Machado on the map and Ms. Hahn in the spotlight. Please help or elucidate me about the real facts if my eyes or the media are deceiving me.
Sharon Raphael, Professsor Emeritus, CSUDH
Long Beach, Ca.
Response from Councilperson Janice Hahn's OFFice
-----Original Message-----
From: Courtney Chesla
To: smraphael@aol.com
Sent: Fri, 25 May 2007 10:10 am
Subject: Re: Reggie (alligator)
Hi Sharon.
We are checking on his living conditions but the vets at the zoo are the
experts. I havent been back to the space myself, but will see if there is
light, etc.
Thanks for your concerns.
-Courtney
Courtney Chesla Torres
Deputy Chief of Staff
Councilwoman Janice Hahn
City of Los Angeles
213/473-7015
213/626-5431 (fax)
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