05.16.07

Public Hearing of support for Northside Rail/BRT, Wed. 4pm

Posted in Events, GHDC Blog at 7:41 am by M Beauregard

Please join Near Northside community leaders at a hearing at the  Harris County Civil Court House, 13th Floor 201 Caroline, between Franklin and Congress on Wednesday, May 16, 4:00 pm as we once again must take a stand to show that we are Pro- Rail / BRT in the Near Northside.

Did you all see KPRC-2’s one-sided coverage (video links below) of the rail opponents on Sunday and Monday (see below for links)? I’m planning to contact the reporter, Robert Arnold, and encourage him to do a follow-up story and talk with some of the groups that really represent the community and are fighting FOR rail. Would any of you be game to talk to him? Do you know others in the ‘hood who should?
 
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Robin
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May 15, 2007 Richmond Rail Update
 

  • Rail opponents’ 202 hearing RESCHEDULED to Wednesday
  • Opposition enjoys puff piece on KPRC-2
Rail opponents’ 202 hearing RESCHEDULED to Wednesday at 4pm
    Judge will consider request to authorize "fishing expedition"

The opposition’s 202 hearing has been rescheduled to Wednesday, May 16, at 4:00 pm. The public is allowed to observe and take notes (no photos during the hearing). Several of us will be there — with our RR buttons on — to see what happens and talk to the media. Will you go along with us?

Watch for a RichmondRail media advisory with more background on the players and their history later today.

We alerted you in mid-April that rail opponents filed a "202 motion" in civil court. If granted, the motion would allow rail opponents to "fish for evidence" against METRO.

What: Hearing on motion filed on behalf of Daphne Scarbrough
Where: 215th Judicial District Court of Harris County, Texas, Judge Levi Benton
Harri s County Civil Court House, 13th Floor 201 Caroline, between Franklin and Congress
When: Wednesday, May 16, 4:00 pm

Opposition enjoys attention from KPRC-2
   

Rail opponents are now working with two big-time, media-savvy political operatives, who helped them garner some one-sided coverage from KPRC-2 over the weekend:

Part 1 aired Sunday night at 10:00 pm:
"Local 2 Investigates METRO’s Mass Transit Plans"

Part 2 aired Monday at 5:00 pm:
"Bus Rapid Transit Line Replaces Light-Rail Plans"

Feel free to let KPRC’s Investigators know (nicely) what you think of their story. RichmondRail volunteers are contacting reporter Robert Arnold to line up a Part 3 and tell our side of the story. If you live or work on Richmond or very near it, and would like the media to hear why you support rail on Richmond, please let us know ASAP at support@richmondrail.org!

 
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