Gonzo
Monday, January 21, 2019
Sunday, January 20, 2019
Transportation Tax? HART Riders Should Come 1st
They have been the victims!
Better Roadside Stops
Recruit New Riders
More buses
Get some nicer drivers,
my all time favorite Ivan.
Tampa tiny homes
Hillsborough County is holding affordable housing forum for
your ideas on February 5.
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"We're open to tiny homes, container homes,
micro-apartments, co-living so whatever the needs of the people are, that's what we want to do.”
micro-apartments, co-living so whatever the needs of the people are, that's what we want to do.”
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They Have $5.1 million
to spend. HERE
Saturday, January 19, 2019
Extinction Rebellion Goes International
On Saturday January 26th, Extinction Rebellion Tampa Bay will be putting the demand for a climate state of emergency on the table. A crowd will assemble at Williams Park to partakein demonstrations emphasizing the severity of the climate crisis, and calling for immediate action. “Our time has nearly run out, and half-measures will no longer suffice,” organizer James Lamont said. “We are rallying to demand that all levels of government tell the full truth on climate change, that we reach zero carbon by 2025, and for participatory democracy to oversee the transition and ensure its success.
”The rally will begin at 10am. Demonstrators will march to several locations relevant to climate breakdown in downtown St. Petersburg, give public speeches, and make clear their intention to disrupt business as usual. This opening action will be a low-risk march (with a few visual surprises) as part of a national day of action designed to drag the climate conversation towards emergency measures.The recently released special report by the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change included an urgent call-to-action for governments around the world to make "rapid, far-reaching and unprecedented changes in all aspects of society" to avoid disastrous levels of global warming. This included a goal to cut global carbon emissions by 45% by 2030 (equating to a much higher cut in places such as the US), with many critics claiming that even this call did not go far enough. Despite this clear alarm, the federal government has failed to take the steps of action necessary to prevent widespread disaster. The Tampa Bay rally is one of over 20 events that will be occurring across the country to demonstrate international solidarity, and to call public attention to the danger that climate change poses to the lives of all people.These actions are all part of a new, non-violent civil disobedience movement called Extinction Rebellion.
Extinction Rebellion came to public attention in the UK only 3 months ago with thousands participating in disruptive actions, and in that amount of time has established groups in over 35 countries and more than 25 US cities. The movement is supported by endorsements from Noam Chomsky, Naomi Klein, BillMcKibben (founder of 350.org), and hundreds of climate scientists. This will be the first of many actions leading up to April, when international actions will begin.For additional information.
contact James Lamont, and follow us
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Friday, January 18, 2019
Hamburger Mary's Needs Some Love.
There is a possibility of a lawsuit now, I think it's justified and I sincerely hope Kurt King wins BUT that would be only the beginning of his battle. There seems to be a public misconception that will be a major hurdle for Hamburger Mary's and it was based on lies. We can do something about that.
I make a promise now that WHEN Hamburger Mary's reopens for business, I will be there to congratulate them, have a burger and let Kurt know what a valuable asset his business is to the community I love.
Join me
Thursday, January 17, 2019
Hillsborough Commissioners are seeking residents to serve on the Independent Oversight Committee.
Hillsborough Commissioners are seeking residents to serve on the Independent Oversight Committee. This Committee was created to ensure that the distribution and expenditures of the Transportation Surtax are successfully implemented. INFO
Wednesday, January 16, 2019
To MPO or not to MPO
The Hillsborough MPO (Metropolitan Planning Organization) is tasked with policy making for long-range transportation needs in the county. Last night's meeting was a presentation of the results of several workshops conducted by TBARTA (Tampa Bay Area Regional Transit Authority) intended to assess the feasibility of merging the MPOs of Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco counties into a single regional MPO. The presentation was given by Scott Lane of Stantec Consulting Services, Center for Transportation Research, a consulting firm commissioned by TBARTA.
So, buckle your seatbelts, folks, and get ready for the ride (pun intended). Below is the complete video of the meeting.
The really, really exciting moments in the meeting are at the following time marks in the video:
41:44
County Commissioner Pat Kemp presents a well elucidated counter-point argument in opposition to the merging of MPOs.
1:00:30
Tampa Councilman Harry Cohen presents a very passionate statement opposing an MPO merger.
1:04:30
The public speaks on the issue, every one of who vehemently opposes the idea of an MPO merger.
1:21:10
My good friend, Dayna, presents a convincing argument against the idea of merging MPOs
1:24:28
My pretty face (at least until the switch to the front view camera) unexpectedly appears and I elucidate on the practice of our local government bodies brazenly and openly making efforts to circumvent Florida's Sunshine Laws.
Ok, maybe it could have been a little more exciting but the circus performers and the Riverdance crew had last minute engagements elsewhere.
In reality though, the ongoing meetings by several committees of our local government and HART concerning transportation improvements in the area will have a VERY important bearing on the future of the transportation needs of you, the citizens. I can not express strongly enough that each and every person in the county, who cares about our future, should make every effort to stay aware of what these committees are doing and, whenever possible, come to these meetings and use your voice. Our government officials are not likely to make great efforts to come to us so.....WE MUST GO TO THEM!
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