Please Sign BK Speaks Petition In Support of RPPs

As Council Member James joins her colleagues in speaking in support of residential parking permits today, we want to bring your attention to a petition created by Brooklyn Speaks (civic associations, community-based organizations, and advocacy groups concerned about the future of development at the Atlantic Yards site) in support of a residential permit parking program for New York City in conjunction with local communities and their representatives.

An informal poll by Brownstoner also put the number of residents in support of an RPP near Barclay's at 83.6%.

Petition- http://www.petitiononline.com/petitions/rpp4nyc/signatures
Poll- http://www.brownstoner.com/blog/2011/10/a-push-for-residential-permit-parking-near-the-arena/#more-73139

What Do You Think: Term Limits

As the second hearing on the term limits issue takes place in City Hall, and as we prepare for our community meeting on term limits on October 19th at Lafayette Presbyterian Church, we thought we'd ask you some questions on the topic-

1). What is your stance on this issue, and why have you taken that position?

2). Do you think the Council should be able to extend term limits without the consent of the voters? Do you support a voter referendum as the deciding vote?

3). What other important factors do you believe have not been prominent in this discussion?

Please post your answers (or any questions you have) in the comments section.

thanks

team tish