Trail at Ahmanson Ranch Named in Hunter Allen’s Memory

On May 12 the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy voted in favor of a resolution to name a trail at Ahmanson Ranch (the Upper Las Virgenes Canyon Open Space) in Hunter Allen’s memory.

Hunter was instrumental in protecting and preserving Ahmanson Ranch. The project was his passion and one of his proudest professional accomplishments. Hunter devoted himself to this cause, working all hours of the day, seven days a week to defeat plans to develop the land. Whether he was speaking at community meetings, busing groups of concerned citizens to the developer’s shareholder meeting in Seattle, or organizing activists in Ventura and Los Angeles Counties, Hunter was the driving force and heart behind the successful campaign

Scores of elected officials and community leaders spoke out in support of naming a trail in Hunter’s memory, including: U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein, Congressman Henry Waxman, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, California State Assembly Speaker-Elect Karen Bass, California State Senate Majority Leader Gloria Romero, California State Senator Sheila Kuehl, State Assembly Member Julia Brownley, Los Angeles County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky, Ventura County Supervisor Linda Parks, Los Angeles City Council President Eric Garcetti, Film Director and Co-Chair of Rally to Save Ahmanson Ranch Rob Reiner, President of IMG Global Media and Co-Chair of Rally to Save Ahmanson Ranch Chris Albrecht, Executive Director of Los Angeles Neighborhood Land Trust Tsilah Burman, and Campaign Manager of Rally to Save Ahmanson Ranch Chad Griffin.

Letter from U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein (PDF)
Letter from Congressman Henry Waxman (PDF)
Letter from Elected Officials and Community Leaders (PDF)
Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy Meeting Notice and Agenda (PDF)

A Celebration of Hunter Allen’s Life (11/17/78 - 04/24/08)

On Saturday May 3, Hunter Allen’s friends and family gathered at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery reflecting pool to celebrate Hunter’s life with a touching memorial service and candlelight vigil. If you’ve not done so already, be sure to leave a message on the guest book - Click Here.

Hunter’s friends and family have established The Baby Dragon Fund in his loving memory with a specific goal of advancing the causes for which he cared about so passionately. Funds raised will benefit The L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center’s programs for Crystal Meth Addiction Recovery, Mental Health and Youth Services. Make a Donation Today – Click Here.