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Monday, March 30, 2009
CFP First Fundraiser Wrapup News ReleaseCINCINNATIANS FOR PROGRESS FORMED TO BUILD SUPPORT FOR SMART GROWTH IN CITY City-wide excitement about group leads to 250 person launch eventCincinnati, OH—Cincinnatians for Progress, a new group who will work to build support for proposals that will move our community forward to make it a better, safer and more attractive place to work, play and live held its official launch last night at Grammer’s in Over-The-Rhine to a packed house of 250 supporters. Cincinnatians for Progress supports exploring modern transportation options and opposes a recent proposal that would amend the city charter and create barriers for progress. The group will lead the drive to defeat the proposed Charter amendment by coordinating a city-wide campaign that will inform voters of the negative impact the proposed plan will have on our city. “The excitement at the event was palpable, said Jodi McIntosh. “There is a real energy in this city to implement the common sense policies that will improve the economic climate and standard of living of Cincinnati.” Cincinnatians for Progress is composed of a diverse group of citizens from throughout the region who care about our City and its future. The group formed to counterbalance the extreme and divisive voices in our community who have a track record of opposing proposals that will move our community forward. “This effort is even more essential in these difficult economic times,” said Joe Sprengard, an economic development consultant and volunteer member of Cincininatians for Progress. “With the economic challenges that are facing Cincinnati, the state of Ohio and the country, we must come together as a community to stimulate the local economy and create jobs.” The launch event introduced the group and its mission to 250 Cincinnatians as well as raised funds for operating expenses. “I am excited that a group like Cincinnatians for Progress has been formed,” said Nick Sweeney. “And I was amazed to see so many people supporting the group at the launch event. You don’t usually see that much excitement around anything in Cincinnati, especially something so new.” Cincinnatians for Progress is opposed to the proposed charter amendment being considered for this fall. The amendment does not just call for a vote on the streetcar proposal but would require an expensive, divisive and time wasting public vote every time Council wants to improve or invest in transportation in this community. Affected projects would include the replacement of the Brent Spence bridge, the Eastern Corridor project, the 3C high speed rail, and any light rail proposal. This is at a time when the City will need to move quickly to take advantage of federal or state dollars available to stimulate the economy. It will mean our tax dollars go to help some other City, not our own. “Cincinnati can emerge from this economic downturn stronger than ever if we come together as a community and support smart growth strategies, said Cincinnatians for Progress volunteer member Bobby Maly. “This is why Cincinnatians for Progress was formed.” For more information on Cincinnatians for Progress, please visit www.cincinnatiansforprogress.com.
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