Downtown Lakeland Partnership Meeting

Press Release November 14, 2007 Downtown Lakeland Partnership Rep. Dennis Ross will attend the CSX Public Forum on Thursday, November 15. Senator Paula Dockery will be out of town and is unable to attend but has been working tirelessly on the issue. We thank her for all of her efforts.See below for the agenda and goals of the forum. This is hugely important for the future of our city. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. CSX Public ForumThursday, November 15 • 7pmPolk Theatre127 S. Florida Ave. Downtown LakelandAgendaIntroductionsSummary of the Key Facts/IssuesPresentation 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 slip the $491 million dollars into the budget to 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 rolePublic Questions/DiscussionAdjournContact Information: Julie Townsend Executive Director, Downtown Lakeland Partnership 863-513-3669 info@downtownlakelandfl.com