Letter to METRO Chairman David Wolff Regarding Rail on Richmond

Dear Chairman Wolff:

When you and Frank Wilson came to Washington on July 13 to share your proposals for the University Line with me, I asked you two questions - when could you begin sharing these proposals with the public, and how long would you need to win public support for the proposals? You committed to host a series of public meetings on the proposals beginning Tuesday, July 18, and requested two weeks to gain the support of people who own homes, businesses, or properties along Richmond.

Prior to this meeting, over 90% of my constituents who live, work or own property along Richmond expressed their strong opposition to rail on Richmond. During the ensuing two week period when Metro attempted to sell their proposals to Richmond area residents and business owners, the correspondence I received still registered over 90% opposition to rail on Richmond. Their opposition is especially notable since the vast majority of them supported the rail referendum in 2003.

Sincerely,

John Culberson
Member of Congress

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