And now, the vindictiveness....
-Mike
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From: Strauch-Nelson, Rachel on behalf of Mayor
Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2008 5:34:26 PM
To: ALL ALDERS
Subject: TPC Ruling
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Dear Common Council Colleagues,
Last night the Transit and Parking Commission voted to reject the
fare increase that I and a majority of the Council supported. The
TPC took this action based in part on last minute information
printed off the Web regarding a national elasticity model. In doing
so the TPC chose to ignore the detailed analysis for Madison
prepared by dedicated Metro staff. Moreover, the TPC dealt with
only half the equation, failing to recommend how Metro's
budget should be cut to make up for the $682,000 hole they created.
In response to the TPC action, I have asked Metro staff to:
* Prepare a list of service cuts for the TPC for its consideration
at its next meeting.
* Analyze and respond to the late information on elasticity that
formed the justification for TPC's vote last night.
My hope is that confronted with the direct results of their action,
the TPC will reconsider its vote at its next meeting in January.
Twelve of you took a courageous vote when you voted to support the
fare increase. There was no political advantage in doing so. I
remain convinced, as I hope you do as well, that a fare increase,
while never popular, is the only way to guarantee the short and
long-term strength and financial viability of our Metro system.
Sincerely,
Dave Cieslewicz
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