I continue to receive, and so I continue to forward, messages about "the Billboard Bill," about which the UCCC recently had a Town Meeting. Since everyone present (approximately 60 people) at the meeting opposed the bill, I believe that it is important that a continuing effort be made to defeat it. Ed Goppelt appears to be taking a strong lead in this effort, but he needs our support. Please go to the City Council meeting and/or send letters to City Council. Melani Lamond Secretary, UCCC
I would like to thank those who have supported the effort to defeat Bill 629, and, in particular those souls who have taken the time and effort to show up at Council. As many of you know, the bill would significantly reduce the say community groups and individuals now have in the zoning process. For those who have already helped with the bill, I must ask for your help again. For those who oppose this bill, but haven't yet gotten around to informing Council of their opposition, it's now or never. Here's what you can do to help: Come to this week's Council meeting. When? Thursday, September 20 at 9:30 am Where? Room 401 City Hall. Bring your own protest sign or download one from: http://www.devbob.com/bill629/posters If you can't make it Thursday, write, call, or fax Council. You can use your web browser to send Council a fax here: http://www.devbob.com/faxgw/bill629/faxForm One concrete suggestion on what to write: Tell Council to follow its own rules regarding excessive delay by a bill's sponsor. Councilman DiCicco appears to be playing a waiting game in the hopes that 629 opponents will tire of coming to Council every week. There is a Council Rule--aka "Four Strikes and You're Out"--that requires a bill to go back to committee if it hasn't been voted on after four sessions. In Bill 629's case, the clock runs out this Thursday, which will be the fourth session without a vote. You can read the rule here (Section 7, Paragraph 3): http://www.goppelt.net/pdf/councilrules.pdf#page=14 I think this is a good rule, as it encourages public participation by setting a common sense limit on how long a Councilmember can put off consideration of their bill. -- Ed Goppelt _______________________________________________ Bill629 mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.goppelt.net/mailman/listinfo/bill629
