http://www.weact.org/Portals/7/congestionpricingplansummary.pdf

(summary)

http://www.weact.org/Portals/7/Northern%20Manhattan%20and%20the%20Congestion%20Pricing%20Plan.pdf

(full report)

My organization, WE ACT, which has been the leading environmental advocacy group in Harlem for two decades, supports congestion pricing.

As for the NYLCV - Bravo! I have been very impressed by the way they have been in the absolute lead on this issue and have really stretched beyond anything we've seen them capable of before! It seems to me like they have been at battle stations continuously since the Mayor announced the plan - even when many gave it up for dead at the original deadline. This new PAC is the icing on the cake - my check is in the mail!

As for Brodsky,I can barely express my disappointment. To think I've supported the guy in the past! Whatever happens with this issue the one take home I've got is that Brodsky is a coward. He wants to be praised as a bold visionary, but when there is risk or pain, or a chance that someone besides him will walk away with the huzzahs, he doesn't have the intestines. And I'm not even going to go into his theory of democracy - "I should be allowed to do what I think best and not have the voters hold me accountable." Disgusting.

In regard to Alan Gerson and any other councilmember who voted Yes on Congestion Pricing:

The NY1 poll results, taken right after the NY City Council gave the nod on congestion pricing, represent how people REALLY feel. There was obviously MUCH sellout/give back action going on at the City Council.
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The NY1 snap poll question:

If your council member voted "yes" on congestion pricing, will you support him/her in the future?

http://www.ny1.com/ny1/Polls/Results/index.jsp

Yes 33.0%

No 66.0%

Councilmembers who voted Yes, against their constituency, on congestion pricing will lose their supporters by a ratio of 2:1.

Voter registration drive, anyone?

http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2008/03/lcv-letter-32708doc.html

Larry Littlefield is right. How many lanes of could be eliminated -- converted to pedestrian/bicycle/park use -- by eliminating all placard-generated traffic?

Yeah, look at that, the DeBlasio website is full of lots of talk about a greener Brooklyn and protecting our neighborhoods but not one mention about traffic, transportation or making our subways better. His idea of a greener Brooklyn needs some muscle and some real stance with action not just words. He could start with a yes vote on CP.

Speaking of which, considering The "About Richard Brodsky" page on the Friends of Brodsky site is so heavily focused on environmental issues, you'd think he'd want to keep his record somewhat intact.

But, methinks he's already made up his mind!

On the City Council Bill has been a leader on environmental issues. As Brooklyn Borough President, Bill will work to maximize recycling opportunities in schools, offices, and homes.

Recycling Electronic Waste: Bill has sponsored multiple electronic waste (e-waste) recycling events throughout Brooklyn, giving members of the community an opportunity to dispose of toxic electronic equipment in an environmentally sound way. Bill has introduced legislation in the City Council, Intro 104, that would require manufacturers of electronic equipment, such as TV's and computers, to set up a free system to collect and recycle these goods. This would help ensure that toxic materials like lead and mercury – commonly found in computer monitors andTV's– don'tend up in our air and water.

Say No to Styrofoam: Bill has introduced legislation, Intro 609, that would ban the use of Styrofoam in New York City. Styrofoam is the widely used term for Polystyrene foam, a substance which doesn't biodegrade and essentially has no expiration date. Bill's legislation would prohibit city agencies and city restaurants from using Styrofoam. As Borough President Bill will continue to encourage the use of green products and cut down on unnecessary waste.

Source:
http://www.billdeblasio.com/issue4.html

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact:
SUNDAY, March 16, 2008 Corey Bearak
(718) 343-6779
QUEENS CIVICS CONGRESS ANNOUNCES RATINGS PLAN;
FIVE UNISPHERES TO CANDIDATES WHO SUPPORT CORE ISSUES OF CIVIC 2030

Queens Civic Congress, the borough-wide coalition of civic and condo, cooperative,
tenant and other community organizations announces a “Five-Unispheres” ratings plan,
according to Queens Civic Congress Corey Bearak. Queens Civic Congress will publicize to
members of our member organizations the positions of candidates for public office with respect
to core issues advocated in our CIVIC 2030 plan.”
Queens Civic Congress believes that the public ought to know where candidates stand on
key issues of concern and they may make their decisions on which candidates to support and
vote for with full knowledge of candidates positions on core issues.

see: http://queensciviccongress.org/Media/files/2008/2008-03-16_five_unispheres.pdf

I can't understand how anyone could vote against Congestion Pricing and anyway its only a TRIAL! so why not give it a chance!

There are between 3-10 business days left to pass CP. Basically it needs to happen next week.

Is it just me, or have CP advocates (especially the Bloomberg admin) only really pulled out the stops this week? It's a little late in the game.