News

We're only one week away from the beginning of the Legislative Session in Tallahassee.  To keep you properly informed; beginning today, the Central Florida Partnership will be providing this Weekly Newsletter Update on SunRail (Central Florida Commuter Rail).

We invite you to "bookmark" the web site for Right Track Florida at www.RightTrackFlorida.org and "check back" frequently for "daily postings" and "breaking news" between now and the end of the Legislative Session.  

Legislative Session

Earlier this month, Governor Charlie Crist publicly stated his support of SunRail (Central Florida Commuter Rail) at a Press Conference in Tallahassee, Co-hosted with Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, Chairman of the Central Florida Commuter Rail Commission, along with Senators Lee Constantine, Andy Gardiner, and House Speaker-Designate Dean Cannon. Plus, just last week, Governor Crist signaled his continued support of SunRail (Central Florida Commuter Rail) in his 2009-2010 Budget Message.

It is important that the Governor and members of the Florida Senate and Florida House of Representatives hear directly from you about SunRail (Central Florida Commuter Rail), and what it means when it comes to economic development and job creation. Please go to www.RightTrackFlorida.org and click on "Email Your Elected Officials" to voice your support of SunRail (Central Florida Commuter Rail).

State of the City

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, Chairman of the Central Florida Commuter Rail Commission, will be making his Annual "State of the City" tomorrow, February 25, 2009, at the Orlando City Council Chambers at 9:30 a.m.  If you are unable to attend, we invite you to watch a "live stream" web cast at www.RightTrackFlorida.org. From the comfort of your office, you can listen as Mayor Dyer outlines his vision; which is our vision, too, when it comes to SunRail (Central Florida Commuter Rail).

Traveling to Tallahassee?

Please let us know if you or your colleagues will be in Tallahassee during the Legislative Session (Tuesday, March 3 - Friday, May 1, 2009).  Here's why - we may need your attendance at a Committee Hearing or a Press Conference at a "moments notice."  So, please let us know if you are "Traveling to Tallahassee" so that we can "link" you to activities and events that will be important to the success of SunRail (Central Florida Commuter Rail).

Not sure when you'll be going to the Capitol? Then plan your trip around our "SunRail Rally," planned for Wednesday, March 18, 2009, at the Capitol Rotunda (Senate Side).  The "SunRail Rally" is part of "Capitol Connection," a joint effort hosted by several local Chambers of Commerce (Apopka Area, East Orlando, Hispanic, Orlando Regional, Oviedo-Winter Springs, Seminole County Regional, West Orange and Winter Park).  

In The News

SunRail (Central Florida Commuter Rail) continues to receive tremendous coverage across the entire State of Florida, with recent articles and editorials listed on our web site at www.RightTrackFlorida.org. Plus, over 45 business and community organizations have already passed Resolutions of Support regarding SunRail (Central Florida Commuter Rail). Remember, SunRail means jobs, jobs and more jobs.

Interested in writing a Letter to the Editor or passing a Resolution of Support for SunRail (Central Florida Commuter Rail)?  Let us know how we may assist.  In the meantime, you can go to www.RightTrackFlorida.org and show your suppport by signing up at "Get Involved."

What's Next?

As our Governor and Legislative Leaders prepare for next week's Opening Session, You should know, I will be representing the Central Florida Partnership "on the ground," in Tallahassee; advancing SunRail (Central Florida Commuter Rail) and other key issues that will positively impact the Central Florida Region.

Need More Information?

Please let us know please if there is any information we may provide to you and your organization as we work enthusiastically toward successfully advancing SunRail (Central Florida Commuter Rail).