tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30306615.post6452200032096948587..comments2024-02-28T11:29:36.860-05:00Comments on just up the pike: it's not about an agenda, but choicesDan Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10594208011755406956noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30306615.post-11682663131658629062015-02-13T15:39:16.422-05:002015-02-13T15:39:16.422-05:00"It should not be a matter of us against them..."It should not be a matter of us against them but sometimes it becomes just that when politics and money gets in the equation!"<br /><br />That's true. I learned today that the Town of Chevy Chase is spending $29,000 per month on its lobbying efforts against the Purple Line.<br /><br />http://www.bethesdanow.com/2015/02/12/at-critical-moment-town-of-chevy-chase-continues-purple-line-lobbying/Kelly Blynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14411152641008046173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30306615.post-14614082434462007692015-02-13T11:51:24.923-05:002015-02-13T11:51:24.923-05:00I agree in substance but not in implementation, ye...I agree in substance but not in implementation, yes the discussion becomes blurry when a political emphasis is placed on Growth using the need for transit as its catalyst primarily to support developer profit and a degradation of the quality of life for our residents. Montgomery County should be about choices and in fact The General Plan refinement emphasis was to promote exactly that, however it appears many planners and elected officials seem to forget the overarching mandate and that is to provide these choices within the envelope of their geographic location. We as a County should respect people’s right to live where they wish. Our goal as residents of this County should be to demand from our elected and appointed official’s infrastructure that enhances and is proportionate with our geographic choice! We should not be unduly imposed on by one political viewpoint championed by special interest groups. Yes we all want walkable livable communities however that perspective is different governed by the choices made by our residents. Urbanism is a good thing in our Urban areas, some people also appreciate and enjoy their suburban and rural attributes! It should not be a matter of us against them but sometimes it becomes just that when politics and money gets in the equation! My opinion!Cary Lamarihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09219504166904914159noreply@blogger.com