> I understand there is discussion regarding Xcel's decision to convert from > coal to gas..... > > I just to clarify a couple of items...Mayor Rybak did include the > conversion as part of his 90 Day Plan - that was big from Xcel's > standpoint. He also met with them twice and the second time was very > forceful about what he considered a win/win...I was there and, quite > frankly, was proud of what he said and did.... > > There are a lot of people and groups that deserve credit for this one - > including Senator Pogemiller without whose bill we wouldn't have a > deal...the Walton League and Sierra Club, the neighborhood organizations, > and we shouldn't forget Xcel itself... > > The fact is there was a coalition responsible for this victory, just as > there was for the phosphorus bill this year at the legislature. It wasn't > one group or person, but groups and people working together for a common > goal and the common good. We need to remember that lesson in the > environmental community - when we work together we can accomplish great > things. > > This is a big enough victory for us all to share in it.... > > > Bill Anderson, Deputy Director > Environmental Services > City of Minneapolis _______________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
