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Dear Councilmembers Clarke, Cohen, Goode, Nutter, Ortiz, Reynolds Brown, Rizzo &
Verna:

I am glad to hear you voted against Bill 629. I only just heard that this had
actually passed the City Council after similar language was amended to HB1954 in
Harrisburg. I greatly appreciate your vote against this bill, and I am sure I
am not the only voter who will be favorably predisposed toward you in future
elections.

Dear Councilmembers Clarke, Cohen, Goode, Nutter, Ortiz, Reynolds Brown, Rizzo
& Verna:

I was very pleased to see my two personal heroes, Goode and Ortiz vote against
this horrible bill. You two are the Councilmembers who have always cared and
shown concern for the neighborhoods. You two actually contact and stay in
touch with constituents. I am sorry to lose Mr. Ortiz but I will redouble my
efforst for Mr. Goode.

It is surprising to see Ann Verna vote against this bill though. Uually her
support is thrown in with whoever is going to make the most dinero, (was Sunoco
against this Bill Ann? Are the Pews tired of billboards and ugly development?).

Thank God that one sane thing came out of this springs session. I hope that
you all had great vacations. Now pass the Land Value Tax and be heroes.

Dear Councilmembers Clarke, Cohen, Goode, Nutter, Ortiz, Reynolds Brown, Rizzo
& Verna:

Thank you for having the courage, and it did take courage, to vote against
Bill 629.

Dear Councilmembers Clarke, Cohen, Goode, Nutter, Ortiz, Reynolds Brown, Rizzo &
Verna:
Thank you for voting against Bill 629 and all of your hard work and strong words
that MAKE SENSE. The citizens of Philadelphia thank you

Dear Councilmembers Clarke, Cohen, Goode, Nutter, Ortiz, Reynolds Brown, Rizzo &
Verna:
I wish to thank each of your for voting agains Bill 629. I'm glad that you heard
the wishes of your constituents and that you heard the wishes of others in the
city who were against this Bill. It is important to me and to the other
residents of Philadelphia to be able to have a voice in the development of our
communities.

Dear Councilmembers Clarke, Cohen, Goode, Nutter, Ortiz, Reynolds Brown, Rizzo
& Verna: Thank you very much for your steadfast opposal to Bill 629. You are
all to be respected for your courage and commitment.

Mark Hanlon

Dear Councilmembers Clarke, Cohen, Goode, Nutter, Ortiz, Reynolds Brown, Rizzo
& Verna:
My personal thanks for your vote against Bill 629. My own councilperson did
not do so. I am glad you were able to realize that this bill was not in the
best interests of the people of Philadelphia, and for recognizing that the
people of Philadelphia did not want it.
Sincerely,
Dr. Rich Kirk

Dear Councilmembers Clarke, Cohen, Goode, Nutter, Ortiz, Reynolds Brown, Rizzo &
Verna:

I would like to publicly thank you for your opposition to Bill
629. Clearly, you recognized the real needs of residents, as
opposed to your colleagues' interpretation of our needs. I
appreciate your votes against Bill 629, and I look forward to
more neighborhood-oriented policy-making in the future.

Thanks again.

Very truly yours,
--Eli Massar

Dear Councilmembers Clarke, Cohen, Goode, Nutter, Ortiz, Reynolds Brown, Rizzo &
Verna:

I am writing to sincerely thank you for resisting what I understand was
considerable pressure to support Bill 629. I do believe that you have helped
guard our rights to have a voice in how our city looks and feels.

Yours truly,
Marjorie Russell

Dear Councilmembers Clarke, Cohen, Goode, Nutter, Ortiz, Reynolds Brown, Rizzo &
Verna:
It's heartening to see that the people do have influence on the government. All
too often it feels as though there is no connection and voicing my opinion feels
futile.
Thank you for listening.
Thankyou for voting against 629

Dear Councilmembers Clarke, Cohen, Goode, Nutter, Ortiz, Reynolds Brown, Rizzo
& Verna:

Many thanks for your good judgement in opposing Bill 629. You provided us with
a measure of hope that our city can retain a strong commitment to citizen
participation in the work of government.

Dear Councilmembers Clarke, Cohen, Goode, Nutter, Ortiz, Reynolds Brown, Rizzo
& Verna:

We want to thank you for opposing Bill 629 despite the pressure you must
have been under to vote for this bill. It took courage to do this and we
respect you for it. This time, at least, the people won.

Lotte and Chad Gottschlich, Garden Court area

Dear Councilmembers Clarke, Cohen, Goode, Nutter, Ortiz, Reynolds Brown, Rizzo
& Verna:
I would like to thank all of you for voting against Bill 629,It must not
have been easy for you- with so much pressure from other council members
wanting you to vote for it.Thanks for sticking to your guns and voting the way
you know is good for the citizens of our city.
Thanks Again,
Phyllis Hackimer

Dear Councilmembers Clarke, Cohen, Goode, Nutter, Ortiz, Reynolds Brown, Rizzo
& Verna:

Thank you, thank you, thank you for protecting the City of Philadelphia from
the abuse of those who would trade campaign finance donations for the well-
being of the City. This is one of those quality-of-life issues which impact on
peoples' decisions regarding whether to live here. The blight of inappropriate
development takes a heavy toll on the quality of life. Norma Van Dyke

Dear Councilmembers Clarke, Cohen, Goode, Nutter, Ortiz, Reynolds Brown, Rizzo
& Verna:

I am immensely grateful for your vote against Bill 629. It is gratifying to
know that so many council members put the interests of voters and taxpayers
above special interests.

We will not forget your courageous vote for the people of this city.

Sincerely,

Ashley Montague

Dear Councilmembers Clarke, Cohen, Goode, Nutter, Ortiz, Reynolds Brown, Rizzo
& Verna:

I deeply appreciate the concern and judgement you exercised in opposing Bill
629. The thoughtful views many of you expressed during the several times this
bill was considered showed you are in tune with issues of the neighborhoods, as
well as respectful of the balance of interests that Council must achieve.

I wish you all the best in your efforts to arrive at a more reasoned outcome of
the issue of neighbor and citywide advocate standing in zoning hearings, if
indeed the current legislation is in need of remedy.

Thank you for this and all your good public service work.

Best regards,
Tim Siftar
West Philly

Dear Councilmembers Clarke, Cohen, Goode, Nutter, Ortiz, Reynolds Brown, Rizzo &
Verna:
The citizens of this lovely city want you to know that your courage in voting
against this undemocratic bill is appreciated. You have earned the support of
every voter in Philadelphia. Your action will be remembered.
Joan Sage

Dear Councilmembers Clarke, Cohen, Goode, Nutter, Ortiz, Reynolds Brown, Rizzo
& Verna:

Well done and congratulations to all of you for seeing the defeat of Bill
629 to the end. I honestly am usually more involved with international
environmental issues but am so pleased to know that on my home front I am
represented by Council members of integrity and intelligence like yourselves.
Thank you all again.

Sincerest Regards,

Leslee F. Antrilli

Dear Councilmembers Clarke, Cohen, Goode, Nutter, Ortiz, Reynolds Brown, Rizzo
& Verna:
On behalf of the residents of the 4700 Block of Cedar Avenue, thank you for
your vote against Bill 629.

Ernie Waugh
Block Captain

Dear Councilmembers Clarke, Cohen, Goode, Nutter, Ortiz, Reynolds Brown, Rizzo &
Verna:

Now that the mayor has vetoed Bill 629, you deserve to feel happy that you had
the guts to vote against it in the first place. It seems to me most likely that
the very closeness of the vote in Council played an important part in his
decision. We in the neighborhoods are starting to pay closer attention to our
representatives who really do try to think of all the people, and not just the
greedy developers. We appreciated your vote then, and want to thank you now
again. We'll remember!
Vivianne Nachmias, Garden Court area....

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