Things Are Moving Fast
We're now on the "home stretch" of the Legislative Session in Tallahassee. To keep you properly informed; on a regular basis, the Central Florida Partnership will be providing this Weekly Electronic Newsletter on SunRail.
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.
It’s "Do or Die" for SunRail
As you know, yesterday morning, after a series of proposed amendments combined with cantankerous debate, the Florida Senate Transportation and Economic Development Appropriations (TED) Committee "Temporarily Passed” SunRail (SB 1212). So, SunRail "will live to fight another day."
It’s “Do or Die” for SunRail at the next meeting of the Florida Senate Transportation and Economic Development Appropriations (TED) Committee has been scheduled for Monday, April 20, 2009, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., in Room 309 of The Capitol, in Tallahassee.
"Committee Meeting"
Transportation and Economic Development Appropriations (TED)
Monday, April 20, 2009
1:30 to 3:30 p.m.,
Room 309, The Capitol
Tallahassee, FL
Between now and then, I urge you to pick up the phone and call or email each of the members of the Florida Senate Transportation and Economic Development Appropriations (TED) Committee and ask for their support of SunRail (SB 1212). All Legislative Offices "count their calls" and, too, "count their emails." So, right now, please call each Senator on the Committee; please call their District Office; and please call their Capitol Office. Plus, a short email from you would go a long way if it were to be received by these Florida Senators.
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
You may also go to www.RightTrackFlorida.org to send your personal email message to all members of the Senate, the House of Representatives, and the Governor and Cabinet. Thank you for your immediate attention to this request. We can’t get this done without your active support.
Here’s Something New to Help
To make it easy on you, I’ve attached a flyer that you can print on your computer so you can distribute to your neighbors, friends, colleagues, family and associates; encouraging them to get involved. By supporting SunRail; we’re working for a better future for everyone. Take a look; please let me know what you think regarding this "new tool" designed to help you "spread the word."
Click here to download the flyer.
Here Are Some Ideas About What to Say
"SunRail will provide jobs, jobs and more jobs."
"SunRail will provide exciting new business opportunities for thousands of hard-working families."
"More than 13,000 jobs will be created, generating hundreds and hundreds of millions in household earnings."
"We cannot let this opportunity pass us by. We must prepare for public transit options today to keep up with the demands of tomorrow."
"Please support SunRail (SB 1212); so we can put our citizens to work!"
Get the Word Out About SunRail
Everything you need to help "get the word out" is at www.RightTrackFlorida.org. Sample Resolutions of Support, important "Talking Points," recent News Articles, significant Letters of Support to Legislators, and most importantly, a place where you can reach out to the Governor, Cabinet, Members of the Florida House of Representatives and Members of the Florida Senate. With just "one click," you can let them know your feelings about SunRail.
Don’t Forget!
Please go to our comprehensive web site, www.RightTrackFlorida.org to find recent reports, talking points, and articles of interest. In addition, please utilize the "Email Your Elected Officials" page to let Governor Crist, Florida’s Cabinet Members, and the Legislature that you support commuter rail!
So You Will Know
As our Governor and Legislative Leaders continue their work in Tallahassee, I will continue to represent the Central Florida Partnership "on the ground;" advancing SunRail 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.
