ACT NOW
THE FUTURE OF SUNRAIL HANGS IN THE BALANCE
U.S. Congressional Representatives Corinne Brown and John Mica have
repeatedly said the loss of SunRail will mean Florida has no chance of
getting future federal funding for important transit projects.
This Wednesday, Commuter Rail (SB 1212) reaches a crucial milestone; it
will be presented to the Senate Transportation and Economic Development
Appropriations Committee.
Step #1: Cut and paste the following into the body of an email:
SUBJECT: Pass SunRail, it's good for ALL of Florida!
Dear Senator:
Commuter Rail is a critical fix for Florida, because it will create
jobs and lower the cost of living by giving citizens a low cost environmentally
friendly way to travel... we need it now!
Without it, Florida will lose an opportunity to gain new jobs, some
estimate as many as 260,000, and $8.8 billion in economic benefits.
Without it, Florida has a lower chance of being selected for federal
funds for High Speed Rail.
Without it, Florida can not give its seniors and working citizens a
lower cost clean transportation choice.
Without it, Florida will have difficulty reducing congestion and improving
its air quality, and offering walkable healthy communities.
It is time to put politics aside and put working people and seniors
first. I am counting on you to pass SB 1212 (HB7009).
Sincerely,
(Your name)
Step #2: Email your letter to these addresses (cut and paste and reach
them all at once):
fasano.mike.web@flsenate.gov,
hill.tony.web@flsenate.gov,
portilla.alex.web@flsenate.gov,
smith.chris.web@flsenate.gov,
storms.ronda.web@flsenate.gov,
dockery.paula.web@flsenate.gov
Step #3: If you also have time to call, here is their contact information.
Chairman: Senator Mike Fasano (R)
Capitol Phone: 850.487.5062
Email: fasano.mike.web@flsenate.gov
Vice Chairman: Senator Anthony C. "Tony" Hill, Sr. (D)
Capitol Phone: 850.487.5024
Email: hill.tony.web@flsenate.gov
Senator Alex Diaz de la Portilla (R)
Capitol Phone: 850.487.5109
Email: portilla.alex.web@flsenate.gov
Senator Andy Gardiner (R)
Senator Gardiner is a supporter of this bill, so please thank him in
your call!
Capitol Phone: 850.487.5047
Email: gardiner.andy.web@flsenate.gov
Senator Ronda Storms (R)
Capitol Phone: 850.487.5072
Email: storms.ronda.web@flsenate.gov
Senator Chris Smith (D)
Capitol Phone: 850.487.5112
Email: smith.chris.web@flsenate.gov
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