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Just moments ago, we learned from Senator Lee Constantine, that SunRail (SB 1212) has been scheduled for a hearing before the Florida Senate Transportation and Economic Development Appropriations Committee (TED). SunRail (SB 1212) legislation will be heard next Wednesday,
April 1, 2009, at 9:00 a.m. in Room 309, The Capitol. It's a small, "cozy room." In fact, it's one of the smallest Committee Rooms in the Capitol.

We need your help now more than ever; because, make no mistake, this is a "make-or-break-moment" when it comes to SunRail (SB 1212).

Because all Florida Senators "track" calls of support in both of their Tallahassee and District offices, we've provided appropriate phone numbers and emails for each of the seven (7) members of the Florida Senate Transportation and Economic Development Appropriations Committee (TED). A personal call from you, along with a personal email will be "properly recorded" as we continue our "Grassroots Effort," working together, in support of SunRail (SB 1212).

In addition, please continue to email the Governor, Cabinet, and Members of the Florida Senate and Florida House of Representatives via the Right Track Florida web site, just "click here," Contact Your Elected Officials.

Chairman: Senator Mike Fasano (R)
District Phone: 727.848.5885
Capitol Phone: 850.487.5062
Email: fasano.mike.web@flsenate.gov

Vice Chairman: Senator Anthony C. "Tony" Hill, Sr. (D)
District Phone: 904.924.1646
Capitol Phone: 850.487.5024
Email: hill.tony.web@flsenate.gov

Senator Alex Diaz de la Portilla (R)
District Phone: 305.643.7200
Capitol Phone: 850.487.5109
Email: portilla.alex.web@flsenate.gov

Senator Paula Dockery (R)
District Phone: 863.413.2900
Capitol Phone: 850.487.5040
Email: dockery.paula.web@flsenate.gov

Senator Andy Gardiner (R)
District Phone: 407.428.5800
Capitol Phone: 850.487.5047
Email: gardiner.andy.web@flsenate.gov

Senator Christopher L. "Chris" Smith (D)
District Phone: 561.650.6801
Capitol Phone: 850.487.5112
Email: smith.chris.web@flsenate.gov

Senator Ronda Storms (R)
District Phone: 813.651.2189
Capitol Phone: 850.487.5072
Email: storms.ronda.web@flsenate.gov

As before, Christine Kefauver, an important member of the Core Strategy Team (CST) for Commuter Rail, will coordinate our presenters, the sequence of their presentation along with specific "message points" when it comes to our collective support for SunRail. Along these lines, she may be "reaching out" to you; so please accept her call, with time so short, since we may be in immediate need of your support.

Toward this end, if you have questions, comments or particular concerns, I would ask that you contact Ms. Kefauver right away so that our actions may be guided accordingly. It’s easy to reach Ms. Kefauver at: 407.246.3261, or via email at: Christine.Kefauver@CityofOrlando.net.

As promised, I'll be back "in touch" later this week, when things "settle down." In the meantime, please make sure this date and time are properly noted on your calendar; alerting others that may have a special interest in supporting our work during this critically important time.

Jacob V. Stuart President & CEO Central Florida Partnership Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1234 Orlando, Florida, 32802 Direct Dial: 407.835.8005 Email Address: jacob.stuart@ideastoresults.org Web: www.ideastoresults.org