My district's representative, John Culbertson, is planning on grandstanding for the cameras at 10AM:
Rep. John Culberson's office sends along word that the congressman will be announcing his position on Metro's proposed Richmond Avenue rail this morning at 10 o'clock at the James Coney Island parking lot, 3607 South Shepherd Drive, Houston.
How many of the local stations are live with news at 10AM? (Hint: none)
We'll see if they use the time in between the event and their newscasts to present a balanced view and comprehensive cov- (snicker) covera- (snicker)
Excuse me, but I need to go to the bathroom to laugh hysterically. Richmond Rail dot org has more.
UPDATE:
Sure enough, Culbertson says no to Richmond rail:
U.S. Rep. John Culberson today announced that because of what he described as "overwhelming opposition of the community" to a Metro light rail line on Richmond Avenue, he will oppose the project."I will vigorously protect the clearly expressed interests of my constituents -- in particular those who live, work, or own property on Richmond," Culberson said in a written statement released before he was to speak on the issue. "Today I am asking Metro to adopt a resolution ... withdrawing its plans to build rail on Richmond."
Is that opposition to rail entirely, or just on Richmond?
Comments (4)
Just on Richmond.
In his speech, he said that he and METRO are obligated to honor the wishes of the majority who approved rail in the 2003 METRO Solutions referendum.
Posted by Kevin Whited | August 1, 2006 12:17 PM
Posted on August 1, 2006 12:17
Richmondrail.org is registered to Doug Childers, who was quoted in the Chronicle as favoring, what else, the Richmond route. I wonder when he became royalty?
I mean it's the only reason I can think of for him to keep using "we" on his site.
Posted by ubu | August 1, 2006 1:32 PM
Posted on August 1, 2006 13:32
I weep for the Bark Park.
Posted by Laurence Simon | August 2, 2006 9:41 AM
Posted on August 2, 2006 09:41
This is crazy to bypass a certain section of town because people are opposed to it, you dont see people fighting and winning when a freeway is built in the name of progress, unless the people have $$$$!!!
Posted by Robert | October 17, 2006 7:06 PM
Posted on October 17, 2006 19:06