On Mon, Jan 23, 2012 at 11:23 AM, Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl@comcast.net> wrote:

On Jan 23, 2012, at 10:49 AM, Gunnar Shogren wrote:

> Sounds like a good idea (us contacting our councilors),
>
> But would should we say?

I would ask other BB more politically astute members to answer your question since, as you know, I am probably the least socially adept member of the board. Being the simple minded geek that I am, I would tell my councilor that I ask him or her to support the plan. If he or she would indulge me, I walk through the powerpoint presentation or its content to tell him or her why he or she should support the plan. Of course, most important is to have a conversation with him or her to understand and address his or her concerns. At best, you would enlist his or her support. At worst, you could learn his or concerns so we won't get blind-sided and can be prepared to address them during the meeting if they come up. (I will confess that I am quite anxious about talking with my councilor but I will do it.)

>
> On Mon, Jan 23, 2012 at 10:12 AM, Frank Gmeindl
> <frank.gmeindl@comcast.net> wrote:
>> Bicycle Board Members,
>>
>> Thanks to Ryan, Butch, Chet, Colin and Chip for reviewing the draft
>> powerpoint presentation of the bicycle plan to City Council. Trying to
>> resolve Butch's comments, my response and Chet's response about showing the
>> Bicycle Plan to Councilors before the Jan. 31 meeting, I would encourage you
>> to contact your councilor and enlist their support. Here is a list of
>> Councilors, their wards and BB members that live in their wards.
>>
>> First Ward Deputy-Mayor, Ron Bane: (citycouncilward1@cityofmorgantown.org)
>> Colin
>>
>> Second Ward Mayor, Jim Manilla: ( citycouncilward2@cityofmorgantown.org)
>> Butch, Hugh
>>
>> Third Ward Wes Nugent: (citycouncilward3@cityofmorgantown.org)
>>
>> Fourth Ward Jennifer Selin: ( citycouncilward4@cityofmorgantown.org )
>>
>> Fifth Ward Marti Shamberger:( citycouncilward5@cityofmorgantown.org)
>> gunnar, Betsy, Adam Henry
>>
>> Sixth Ward William Byrne:( citycouncilward6@cityofmorgantown.org)
>> Frank
>>
>> Seventh Ward Linda Herbst: ( citycouncilward7@cityofmorgantown.org)
>> Jonathan, Marilyn
>>
>> For your convenience, here are links to
>> The Plan: http://db.tt/2NaSlSZ4
>> The PowerPoint presentation: http://db.tt/DsTBfBVt
>>
>> I would appreciate your giving me a heads up before 1/31 on what they say.
>>
>> Frank D. Gmeindl
>> Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board
>> LCI #1703
>> 491 WilsonAvenue
>> Morgantown, WV 26501
>> 304-376-0446
>> Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles
>>
>>
>>
>> Begin forwarded message:
>>
>> From: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl@comcast.net>
>> Date: January 12, 2012 2:58:43 PM EST
>> To: Bicycle Board <bikeboard@cheat.org>
>> Subject: Morgantown Bicycle Plan
>>
>> Bicycle Board Members,
>>
>> Please find attached, a draft presentation of the Greater Morgantown Bicycle
>> Plan to the City Council that is schedule for January 31. Please review it
>> and reply to all with comments to improve it or your concurrence with it. I
>> currently contains 9 short slides that I think I can present in the
>> 5-minutes I expect to have to present it.
>>
>> The attached is in ppt format. Please let me know if you have any trouble
>> opening it. I'll work with you to get it to you in a format that you can
>> view it.
>>
>> Frank D. Gmeindl
>> Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board
>> LCI #1703
>> 491 WilsonAvenue
>> Morgantown, WV 26501
>> 304-376-0446
>> Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
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