Working title: Private Sector Steps In to Build Bridge -- While City Council Dithers For 30 Years.
Dear Colleagues, Here's an example of the private sector stepping in to initiate a needed project. After letting an old bridge fall into disrepair, the city of Chesapeake received an offer from a bridge-building company to replace the rotting structure with a state-of-the-art new one. The project is financed entirely by the private sector, and the company plans to earn its investment back through tolls. Long-time LP member Joe Rudmin (L-Harrisonburg) brought this to my attention. He also mentioned that his brother Mike Rudmin was the lead project engineer. Congrats to Mike! I'm sure Joe is proud of his brother's work. Check it out: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jordan_Bridge#A_New_Bridge There is also a webpage for the bridge project itself: http://www.snjb.net/ On Saturday, October 27th, the builder is celebrating the imminent opening of the bridge with its Bridge Bash weekend. Events include a 5k run & walk, and a bike run. On Sunday, there will be a free driving preview of the bridge. See the complete schedule: http://www.snjb.net/component/content/article/2-uncategorised/60-bridge-bash-schedule-of-events Maybe we Libertarians should organize a group to participate in the walk, perhaps carrying signs or wearing shirts promoting the private sector. "Private Sector Crosses Jordan, Government Stuck in the mud", "sell all the roads to the private sector - maybe the potholes will get fixed!" Or perhaps "Libertarians support the private sector". In any case, the Libertarian Party supports the transfer of the means of transportation from government hands to the private sector. Congratulations go to the builder, Figg Bridge Developers, for its successful completion of the project. ********************************************************** The above article has also been posted to the LPVA Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=530816066946498&id=133548453339930 Sincerely Yours, Marc Montoni, Secretary Libertarian Party of Virginia http://www.LPVA.com <secret...@lpva.com> <mailto:secret...@lpva.com> ============================================================================ Peaceful Commerce With All Nations * Noninterventionism * Repeal Prohibition * End Government Intrusion In The Bedroom * Repeal All Gun Laws * Taxpayer Bailout: Repeal The Income Tax * Sound, Free-market Money & Abolish The Fed * End Corporate & Individual Welfare * Abolish The IRS * Privatize Transportation Infrastructure * Free-market Emergency Services * Minimally-regulated Migration * Transfer Government Schools To The Private Sector * Eliminate Regulation * VOTE LIBERTARIAN * 800-ELECT-US or http://www.LP.org ============================================================================ If big government works, why do its advocates need to defend it? ############################################################# Have an announcement you'd like to post? SCC members & many committee heads are all authorized to post; or you may send your announcements to the List Master: <modera...@lpva.com> <mailto:modera...@lpva.com?subject=Announcement>. ############################################################# Unsubscribe: Send an email to sts...@lpva.com with no subject and "Unsubscribe Announce" as the text. ############################################################# Libertarian Party of Virginia http://www.LPVA.com Phone: 703-715-6230 ############################################################# Want to see past messages? Check the Archive: http://www.Mail-Archive.com/announce@lpva.com/ #############################################################
