CSX Public Forum
Thursday, November 15 • 7 pm Polk Theatre
MEETING HANDOUTS:
Facts Sheet
Contacts Sheet
Links Sheet
Links also available at the bottom of this page.
Regardless of your position on the issue, we welcome your attendance.
Purpose:
1. To update the public on the current facts of the deal between CSX and the state.
2. To answer questions the public may have, and to allow the public to express their opinions on the issue.
3. To provide those who are interested and willing with a concrete action plan of opposition.
Format:l
Handouts provided and a quick summary of the facts and goals. Presentation of the strategic action plan we will put forth in opposition. The forum will end with questions/discussion.
Directions:
The Polk Theatre is the historic theatre in Downtown Lakeland. It seats about 2000 so there will be ample room. The presentation will be given from the stage with cordless microphones for the audience. Polk Theatre is located at 127 S. Florida Ave in Downtown Lakeland. There is ample parking in the Mais Street garage just one block east of Polk Theatre on the corner of Main street and Massachusetts. Public parking entrance to the garage is located on Cedar St. just one block north of Main Street. There is also parking in the Munn Park lot just north of Munn Park. Please see the parking map at the bottom of the home page for additional parking information. All lots mentioned are free after 5pm.
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CSX Public Forum
Thursday, November 15 • 7pm
Polk Theatre
127 S. Florida Ave. • Downtown Lakeland
Agenda
Introductions
Summary of the Key Facts/Issues
Presentation of the Goals:
1. We want state hearings before any money changes hands between the state and CSX.
2. We want the legislators who helped FDOT to slip the $491 million dollars into the budget step forward, be identified and defend their actions.
3. We want Governor Crist, the people's governor, and FDOT Secretary Stephanie Kopelousos to travel to Lakeland and explain to us why it is necessary to harm our city to theoretically benefit Orlando.
Presentation of the action plan to accomplish these goals and the public's role
Public Questions/Discussion
Adjourn
Contact Information:
Julie Townsend
Executive Director, Downtown Lakeland Partnership
863-513-3669
info@downtownlakelandfl.com
www.downtownlakelandfl.com
Development of an Integrated Logistics Center in Winter Haven, Florida
http://www.mywinterhaven.com/information/press_releases.htm
Rail Relocation Feasibility Study
http://www.cfrail.com/railrelocation.asp
Intercity Passenger Rail Vision Plan
http://www.dot.state.fl.us/RAIL/Publications/2006Plan/PsgrDraftExecReport090806.pdf
"Freight Trains to Come Closer"
http://www.tbo.com/news/nationworld/MGB9RRJVA8F.html
"CSX Seeking Public Aid Amid Its Growing Profit"
http://www.tbo.com/news/metro/MGBZZ5YQM7F.html
"Relegating Public To Caboose Derails Confidence In CSX"
http://www2.tbo.com/content/2007/nov/04/bz-relegating-public-to-caboose-derails-confidence/?news-opinion-editorials
"Commuter rail deal almost done"
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/state/orl-rail0807nov08,0,3267713.story?track=rss
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