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Oppose proposed restriction on rail transit - LWVCA Press Release- August 11, 2009
The League of Women Voters of the Cincinnati Area announces its opposition
to the proposed City of Cincinnati Charter Amendment which would restrict
passenger rail transit. The amendment, if passed, would prevent the City
from spending "any monies for right-of-way acquisition or construction of
improvements for passenger rail transportation" without first obtaining
voter approval. Requiring Cincinnati voters' approval before spending money
on passenger rail transit would result in excessive delays in the
development and implementation of an adequate transportation system for our
city and limit transportation options.
In addition, the League opposes the proposed Charter Amendment because the
Charter should provide for the flexible operation of government and should
not restrict City Council's legislative authority on specific issues. "The
proposed amendment is too specific for a Charter and too far reaching in its
consequences," says Alice Schneider, president, League of Women Voters.
Ohio League of Women Voters announces positions on state ballot issues:
Issue 1: Proposed Constitutional Amendment to Authorize the State to Issue Bonds to Provide
Compensation to Veterans of the Persian Gulf, Afghanistan, and Iraq Conflicts - NEUTRAL
Issue 2: Proposed Constitutional Amendment to Create the Ohio Livestock Care Standards Board - OPPOSE
Issue 3: Proposed Constitutional Amendment to Authorize a Casino in Cleveland, Columbus,
Cincinnati and Toledo, Ohio - OPPOSE
See the Ohio League website for the analysis behind each position.
Sign The Greater Cincinnati Commitment to disavow all forms of racism and prejudice not only on a personal level, but on a community level: to join with others in taking steps aimed at dismantling the residue of past racism, prejudice and stereotypes of all forms that persist in the Cincinnati region to this day, and to treat all people with respect..
COMMIT TO IT - Sign the Pledge!
I believe the full greatness of our city, our region
and our nation will only be achieved when every
individual has a full and unrestricted opportunity
to learn, grow and contribute to the community
with all the potential of their innate personal
gifts.
I believe that in this new millennium we can and
we must move forward to remove the vestiges
of racism and other forms of discrimination from
our city, our country and our individual lives.
In this spirit, I make this commitment:
* I will use my individual and our collective
strength - intellectually, politically, economically,
spiritually, and morally - to eliminate discriminatory
behaviors, policies and practices from my
community.
* I will openly and intentionally seek to open
doors that will ensure everyone the right to life,
liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
* I will embrace diversity and seek equity for all
members of the human family.
To sign the Greater Cincinnati Commitment online,
click here.
For a paper copy to print-out, sign and mail, click here.
Have your organization sign!
Click here.
Questions and/or comments may be directed to Stephanie Stoller at
steph@covap.com.
If you would like to volunteer for the League, please contact us by e-mail at info@lwvcincinnati.org call us at (513) 281-8683.
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