Re: [UC] The defeated NID, link

[Glenn]

The state law was crafted to be almost impossible to stop with the 
requirement to have 51% provide written opposition.  People don't 
realize that it is not 1 citizen/ one vote.  Large owners are given 
voting power equal to their units.


This suggests almost unanimous rejection of this NID by indigenous 
residents and a herculean effort to reach the 51%  Still, city hall 
attempted to serve their corporate masters and defy the people!


On 2/6/2012 11:38 AM, Karen Allen wrote:
The article sounded almost exactly like the so-called "NID/BID" UCD 
tried to push through.  As they used to say on the old "Dragnet" TV 
show: "...Only the names have been changed to protect the innocent..."




> Date: Mon, 6 Feb 2012 07:59:51 -0500
> From: glen...@earthlink.net
> To: UnivCity@list.purple.com
> Subject: [UC] The defeated NID, link
>
> Bless these brave citizens! Of course Levy wasn't concerned. These
> plutocrats fix these schemes behind closed doors and don't give a damn
> about democratic processes or the will of the people
>
>
>
> 
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/politics/20120206_NOT_IN_OUR_NEIGHBORHOOD.html?c=0.5493359378099745&posted=y&viewAll=y#comments

>
> "THE ANGRY crowd in City Council chambers in September held up signs
> blasting "Taxation Without Representation," but Paul Levy wasn't 
concerned."

>
>
> More civic association leaders get co-opted:
>
> "Sarah McEneaney, president of the Callowhill Neighborhood Association,
> said the group continues to believe that an improvement district "will
> have significant benefits for the community and the neighborhood."
> 
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[UC] Privatization of city hall, weekly press

[Glenn]

Since CCD and the condo developers sneaked through the rental of 
Dilworth Plaza for 30 years, they've been pushing this basic propaganda 
piece.  Taxpayers got $1 and remain liable for utilities.


http://weeklypress.com/local-and-national-leaders-supporters-gather-to-break-ground-for-dilworth-p2953-1.htm


Lies:

"The Center City District thanks all who have supported the 
transformation of Dilworth Plaza into what will be one of the most 
vibrant civic spaces in the city. This critically important capital 
investment will generate more than 900 construction jobs, will enhance 
the pedestrian and transit-rider experience..."


"Planning and design for the Dilworth Plaza project began in 2008, and 
more than 60 meetings were held with various stakeholder groups who 
reviewed and commented on its design. Following publicly-advertised open 
meetings of the City of Philadelphia's Art and Historical Commissions, 
City Planning Commission, and City Council, the project was formally 
approved



I just saw the devastated site.  All the trees have been slaughtered and 
the granite taxpayers invested in 30 years ago, has been destroyed.  
THERE WERE SIX CONSTRUCTION WORKERS PRESENT.  These "900 jobs" are 
simply a list of job descriptions of anyone who will be connected to the 
site for even 1 day!  You'll never see more than 5- 10 workers on such a 
project on any given day and often as few as 1 or 2.  This is a huge lie.


If you google the history of Levy's antics you'll see they had the usual 
INVITATION ONLY meetings for condo developers, etc.  They never told the 
people of Philadelphia how they were misusing taxpayer money earmarked 
for public transportation or ending the 1st amendment by renting the 
former public space for corporate parties.  50 million dollars could 
have created many jobs installing shelters and seats at all bus and 
trolley stops, DOING A REAL PUBLIC GOOD!


Nobody outside of the plutocracy knew they were privatizing and misusing 
taxpayer money.  The subsequent announcements from the damn planning and 
historical commissions NEVER conveyed that the space was being given 
away.  You're supposed to feel stupid and uninformed if you weren't at 
the invitation only meetings.  These propaganda pieces are supposed to 
give cover for the treachery behind these back room deals!


Dilworth plaza was in perfect condition and designed appropriately for 
the most important gathering space for the redress of grievances in the 
city of Philadelphia.  We only found out about this rental agreement 
because it was used to justify the eviction of occupy Philly.


Please ask yourselves- If this theft of public space and taxpayer funds 
was actually good for the people of Philadelphia, why would they keep it 
secret and then bombard the public with these extreme lies??


This was accomplished just like all NIDS/BIDS and the privatization of 
Clark Park.  Please reconsider support for privatizing all public spaces 
and ending the first amendment!!


We need to take back city hall!

Glenn
PS:  Video of brutality at Occupy DC.  Every encampment I visited from 
Miami to Boston has been brutally attacked.  Thousands and thousands of 
my brothers and sisters have been brutalized across the country on 
formerly public spaces


http://www.alternet.org/newsandviews/article/768415/occupy_dc_protester_tased_on_eve_of_eviction%E2%80%94shocking_video/

RE: [UC] The defeated NID, link

[Karen Allen]

The article sounded almost exactly like the so-called "NID/BID" UCD tried to 
push through.  As they used to say on the old "Dragnet" TV show: "...Only the 
names have been changed to protect the innocent..."
 
 
 

> Date: Mon, 6 Feb 2012 07:59:51 -0500
> From: glen...@earthlink.net
> To: UnivCity@list.purple.com
> Subject: [UC] The defeated NID, link
> 
> Bless these brave citizens! Of course Levy wasn't concerned. These 
> plutocrats fix these schemes behind closed doors and don't give a damn 
> about democratic processes or the will of the people
> 
> 
> 
> http://www.philly.com/philly/news/politics/20120206_NOT_IN_OUR_NEIGHBORHOOD.html?c=0.5493359378099745&posted=y&viewAll=y#comments
> 
> "THE ANGRY crowd in City Council chambers in September held up signs 
> blasting "Taxation Without Representation," but Paul Levy wasn't concerned."
> 
> 
> More civic association leaders get co-opted:
> 
> "Sarah McEneaney, president of the Callowhill Neighborhood Association, 
> said the group continues to believe that an improvement district "will 
> have significant benefits for the community and the neighborhood."
> 
> You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the
> list named "UnivCity." To unsubscribe or for archive information, see
> .
  

[UC] TONIGHT: Superintendent Search Community Forum 6:30 pm at WPHS 4901 Chestnut

[Amara Rockar]

*Superintendent Search Process Community Forum:* Monday, February 6, 2012
at 6:30 p.m. at the new West Philadelphia High School at 4901 Chestnut
Street. The School District of Philadelphia recently announced its
superintendent search process.  United Way of Southeastern
Pennsylvania, in partnership
with the Penn Project for Civic Engagement, wants your input on
leadership characteristics the School Reform Commission (SRC) has
identified to guide the selection of the  next leader of the school
district. No RSVPs required.

Amara
West Philly Coalition for Neighborhood
Schools

-- 
I foster with City Kitties: Rocco and
Red

[UC] The defeated NID, link

[Glenn]

Bless these brave citizens!  Of course Levy wasn't concerned.  These 
plutocrats fix these schemes behind closed doors and don't give a damn 
about democratic processes or the will of the people




http://www.philly.com/philly/news/politics/20120206_NOT_IN_OUR_NEIGHBORHOOD.html?c=0.5493359378099745&posted=y&viewAll=y#comments

"THE ANGRY crowd in City Council chambers in September held up signs 
blasting "Taxation Without Representation," but Paul Levy wasn't concerned."



More civic association leaders get co-opted:

"Sarah McEneaney, president of the Callowhill Neighborhood Association, 
said the group continues to believe that an improvement district "will 
have significant benefits for the community and the neighborhood."


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