March 19, 200917 yr County meeting starts at 1 p.m. this coming Monday. I was at the city for a little while this morning and it was about 50/50 as far as supporters and protesters go. As far as speakers, there were 33 positive, 31 negative and 4 or 5 that I couldn't tell what they wanted. But there were only a few fans ... the pro folks were mostly out of work construction guys and business folks. County vote will be much tougher so people need to show up. The metrorail and metromover go to Government Center so no excuses. If people would speak, that would be even better, but at the very least, SHOW UP! Let the commissioners see real people who want this thing built. :gofishb GO MARLINS!!!!
March 19, 200917 yr i feel more confident that we will get the 7 votes needed at the county level than I did about todays vote
March 20, 200917 yr Author i feel more confident that we will get the 7 votes needed at the county level than I did about todays vote This vote is going to be tougher than the city. Apathy won't get us a stadium. My big fear is being outnumbered by protesters. This extra month has given them time to be better organized. Stadium supporters in the room really does make a difference in the overall process.
March 20, 200917 yr County meeting starts at 1 p.m. this coming Monday. I was at the city for a little while this morning and it was about 50/50 as far as supporters and protesters go. As far as speakers, there were 33 positive, 31 negative and 4 or 5 that I couldn't tell what they wanted. But there were only a few fans ... the pro folks were mostly out of work construction guys and business folks. County vote will be much tougher so people need to show up. The metrorail and metromover go to Government Center so no excuses. If people would speak, that would be even better, but at the very least, SHOW UP! Let the commissioners see real people who want this thing built. :gofishb GO MARLINS!!!! I didn't realize the metrorail OR metromover actually went anywhere!
March 20, 200917 yr i going try be their this one easyer for me to go to their should have it 9am not 1pm because this going to be long meeting
March 20, 200917 yr Author i going try be their this one easyer for me to go to their should have it 9am not 1pm because this going to be long meeting I agree. Definitely going to be a long meeting. But that works better for busy people. It's good to have people there early to make an impression, so if you have to leave, better to show up for a little bit than not at all. And for all those who can't get there at 1, you know you can show up later and it will still be going. I just hope we get a vote out of it. Let me rephrase that. I just hope we get a stadium out of it.
March 20, 200917 yr if you cant be there monday then atleast send out some last minute emails and phone calls to your local commissioners. this is it. do or die.
March 20, 200917 yr Author if you cant be there monday then atleast send out some last minute emails and phone calls to your local commissioners. this is it. do or die. I know this has been posted like 100 times, but just as a refresher, below are the commissioner's email addresses. And don't forget, Natcha Seijas doesn't use email so you need to fax letters to her. District 1 - Barbara J. Jordan District1@miamidade.gov District 2 - Dorrin D. Rolle BMorris2@miamidade.gov District 3 - Audrey Edmonson District3@miamidade.gov District 4 - Sally A. Heyman district4@miamidade.gov District 5 - Bruno A. Barreiro district5@miamidade.gov District 6 - Rebeca Sosa District6@miamidade.gov District 7 - Carlos A. Gimenez carlton@miamidade.gov District 8 - Katy Sorenson District8@miamidade.gov District 9 - Dennis C. Moss district9@miamidade.gov District 10 - Javier D. Souto District10@miamidade.gov District 11 - Joe A. Martinez District11@miamidade.gov District 12 - Jos? ?Pepe? D?az district12@miamidade.gov District 13 - Natacha Seijas Fax: 305-375-2011
March 20, 200917 yr i feel more confident that we will get the 7 votes needed at the county level than I did about todays vote Do we need 7 or 9? Anybody know for sure?
March 20, 200917 yr i feel more confident that we will get the 7 votes needed at the county level than I did about todays vote Do we need 7 or 9? Anybody know for sure? 7 votes is what I heard.
March 20, 200917 yr This is still something i dont get. even if you split the vote cant the waiver vote still possibly kill the deal?
March 20, 200917 yr This is still something i dont get. even if you split the vote cant the waiver vote still possibly kill the deal? I think the way it works is if the waiver is not granted by the supermajority than the project is opened up for bidders with the county being responsible for cost overruns . If it the agreement passes commissioners who voted against the baseball stadium agreement will vote for the waiver because they want to be able to say they protected the tax payer as much as possible . I think is why sarnoff voted for the waiver yesterday
March 22, 200917 yr how many from marlinsbaseball site going to the hopefully last meeting and vote that gave us the ballpark ????? i be their with my black marlins jersey with no name on back and my black marlins cap that i got saturday game two year ago come say hi
March 22, 200917 yr i going speak so watchout for guy with marlins jersey with no name on back and my black marlins cap
March 23, 200917 yr i going speak so watchout for guy with marlins jersey with no name on back and my black marlins cap I will!.
March 23, 200917 yr This is still something i dont get. even if you split the vote cant the waiver vote still possibly kill the deal? I think the way it works is if the waiver is not granted by the supermajority than the project is opened up for bidders with the county being responsible for cost overruns . If it the agreement passes commissioners who voted against the baseball stadium agreement will vote for the waiver because they want to be able to say they protected the tax payer as much as possible . I think is why sarnoff voted for the waiver yesterday The way I understand it, the team is responsible for all cost overruns.
March 23, 200917 yr i heading now to downtown meeting so i can beat the big crowd get seat soon door open
March 23, 200917 yr Author If you're speaking, be sure to get a sign-up card before the meeting. You have to turn one in or they don't let you give remarks to the commission. They should be handing them out while you're waiting in line to go in. That's how it worked at the city. It's an exciting day for Marlins fans!!
March 23, 200917 yr my letter to my Commissioner (Javier Souto) : Please vote YES on the Marlins Stadium today. We have been a 37 year residents of your district, and both graduates of Coral Park and myself of your alma mater the U of Miami. If we ever needed a stadium project it is now, with the economy leaving so many out of work. This project would immediately put hundreds if not over 1,000 Miami-Dade residents back to work and have a great impact on the local economy. Again please vote YES to the stadium project in today's meetings. yours sincerely, Kevin & Mary XXXXXXXX7*** SW ** nd Street Miami, FL 33155 Coral Park High School is located in Souto's district and is at 8865 SW 16th St
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