Support the Priority Boarding Resolution on January 15th! Your voice matters—register to speak, and let’s pressure the CB8 Board for a win on Roosevelt Island!
by David Stone
The Roosevelt Island Daily News
An appeal from Manhattan Community Board 8 Roosevelt Island Rep. Paul Krikler…
“Come and support the Priority Boarding Resolution on Wednesday, January 15th at 630pm. Members of the public get to speak first so you don’t have to hang around all evening. You are welcome to come in person (Marymount) but it’s 100% fine to do this by zoom.
“We need a ton of people to show up and speak for 30-60 seconds each to persuade the Full CB8 Board to pass our resolution.”
Make your voice heard
Important Note: The resolution comes up under “Committee Reports” in the agenda. That’s where Paul will introduce the Priority Boarding Resolution for full board approval.
However, you need not wait for that. Once you register your interest, you get to speak in the Public session at the very start of the meeting. BUT YOU MUST REGISTER.
“You need to sign up to speak ahead of time. Here is the form: https://www.cb8m.com/event/33814/
Turnout matters. A strong showing for Roosevelt Island will forcefully position the full CB8 board toward approval.
What’s Next
CB8 supports and answers to the Borough President Mark Levine who, in turn, is guided on how to deal with RIOC. Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright is already firmly behind priority boarding for the Tram. More muscle can only in pushing RIOC to do the right thing.
Be there.
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