[Durham INC] Fw: News From Durham People's Alliance
Barry Ragin
bragin at nc.rr.com
Sun Feb 8 10:46:38 EST 2009
I'm sorry for getting "so worked up," Ken. It seemed the appropriate
tone to take in response to your email.
Barry Ragin
Ken Gasch wrote:
> Barry,
>
> Don't get so worked up. I do not know enough about the circumstances to
> decide either way. I will probably not be able to decide based on the
> information I currently have access to.
>
> Ken Gasch
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Barry Ragin [mailto:bragin at nc.rr.com]
> Sent: Sunday, February 08, 2009 9:59 AM
> To: Ken Gasch
> Cc: mmr121570 at yahoo.com; inc-list at durhaminc.org
> Subject: Re: [Durham INC] Fw: News From Durham People's Alliance
>
>
> How does the People's Alliance statement "cast stones?" Or call anyone
> "guilty?" This isn't a criminal trial, and there is no need for a
> presumption of innocence or proof of guilt.
>
> It merely states: "No matter the accuracy or inaccuracy of the survey,
> this is a dangerous precedent and does not serve the best interests of
> the citizens of Durham. Any adjustments to the normal pool boundary and
> critical watershed boundary should be made only on *the basis of an
> impartial and independent survey by a firm hired by the Durham County
> Commissioners*."
>
>
> That there is a conflict of interest in accepting a survey paid for by
> someone who stands to profit from that survey is so blindingly obvious
> that even our County Commissioners should be able to recognize it. If a
> taxpayer funded survey shows the same results, they can still be
> challenged on scientific grounds, but at least the credibility of the
> process will remain intact. If i were a developer, i think i'd far
> prefer that scenario.
>
> Barry Ragin
>
> Ken Gasch wrote:
>
>> Would it not be wise to speak to the developer before casting stones?
>> Or, are all developers sinister villains who are guilty until proven
>> innocent?
>>
>> Ken Gasch
>> REALTOR®/Broker
>> Seagroves Realty
>> www.KenGasch.com
>> C: 919.475.8866
>> F: 866.229.4267
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> *From:* inc-list-bounces at rtpnet.org
>> [mailto:inc-list-bounces at rtpnet.org]*On Behalf Of *Melissa Rooney
>> *Sent:* Saturday, February 07, 2009 11:37 PM
>> *To:* inc-list at durhaminc.org
>> *Subject:* [Durham INC] Fw: News From Durham People's Alliance
>>
>> Please see the People's Alliance's Statement-- against the
>> Developer-paid Jordan Lake Survey -- posted in their Feb 5
>> newsletter (attached below).
>>
>>
>> Shouldn't the INC make a statement on this issue at our Feb
>> meeting? It would be best if someone other than me brought this
>> forward, since I've already been at the helm of the resolution for
>> responsible development as well as the petition for an Independent
>> Jordan Lake Survey (
>> http://www.petitiononline.com/jrdnsrvy/petition.html )
>>
>>
>> Thanks in advance for your concern and help in this very serious
>> matter!
>>
>> Melissa (Rooney)
>>
>>
>> Feb 5 Statement in the PA newsletter:
>>
>>
>> "Recently the Durham County Commission voted, 3-2, to support a
>> survey of the boundary of Jordan Lake paid for by a developer who
>> stands to benefit from a change in the lake's official boundaries.
>> PA responded in a letter to the County Commission:
>>
>> "The Durham People's Alliance opposes modifications of the
>> Critical Watershed Boundary of Jordan Lake based on a survey paid
>> for by a private developer with obvious self-interest.
>>
>> We are disappointed that a majority of CountyCommissioners voted
>> to send to the state Water Supply Watershed Protection Program for
>> approval, a survey that a developer has paid for that
>> coincidentally shifts the normal pool boundary away from the
>> developer's property, thereby increasing its value many times
>> over. No matter the accuracy or inaccuracy of the survey, this is
>> a dangerous precedent and does not serve the best interests of the
>> citizens of Durham. Any adjustments to the normal pool boundary
>> and critical watershed boundary should be made only on the basis
>> of an impartial and independent survey by a firm hired by the
>> Durham County Commissioners."
>>
>> The full PA statement can be seen on the PA website:
>> www.durhampa.org."
>>
>> --- On *Fri, 2/6/09, Durham People's Alliance
>> /<durhampa at mindspring.com>/* wrote:
>>
>> From: Durham People's Alliance <durhampa at mindspring.com>
>> Subject: News From Durham People's Alliance
>> To: mmr121570 at yahoo.com
>> Date: Friday, February 6, 2009, 11:05 AM
>>
>> Durham People's Alliance
>> Activist Agenda
>> February 5, 2009
>>
>>
>> *In This Issue *
>> New Beginnings: Dave Austin selected for PA Coordinator role
>> <#LETTER.BLOCK6>
>> PA Office -- Space to Share <#LETTER.BLOCK7>
>> PA Website & Database Rejuvenation <#LETTER.BLOCK8>
>> PA sustenance. <#LETTER.BLOCK9>
>> PA Advocates Against Electronic Billboards <#LETTER.BLOCK10>
>> Jordan Lake Survey -- Unbiased? <#LETTER.BLOCK11>
>> Immigrant Solidarity Committee of Durham being Organized
>> <#LETTER.BLOCK12>
>> Third Annual NAACP HK on J March <#LETTER.BLOCK13>
>> "Gotta Go: Ethics in Exile" Film Series <#LETTER.BLOCK14>
>> Hunger No More -- A hunger Crisis Conference <#LETTER.BLOCK15>
>> Campaign for Decent Housing in Durham Feb Meeting
>> <#LETTER.BLOCK16>
>> Best Recent Read: "Whatever Happened to the Jobs"
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>> The PA Activist Agenda will normally focus on upcoming events
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>> itself. Thanks for hanging in there with us through the last
>> few months while we dealt with some interesting issues. We're
>> back!!
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>> New Beginnings: Dave Austin selected for coordinator role
>> Dave Austin pictureDave Austin, who was recently selected to
>> fill the Coordinator position, is a long-time PA member - a
>> Coordinating Committee member for 3-4 years in the early 90s,
>> and PA-PAC coordinator for 4-5 years in the late 90s. An
>> ex-Peace Corps volunteer (Western Samoa '70 - '72), Dave
>> worked in worker advocacy organizations - the Carolina Brown
>> Lung Association and the NC Occupational Safety & Health
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>> workplace-giving United Way alternative, N.C. Community Shares
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>> recently moved "downtown" (behind Duke East), and have one
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>> lists, happy to see lots of people he doesn't know on those
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>> PA was sharing this small office, and its cost, with one other
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>> Website Rejunvenation
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>> needed overhaul, and to analyze database needs and capabilities.
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>> Andy grew up in Pennsylvania and moved to Durham in 2005 after
>> earning a Masters in Geography from the University of South
>> Carolina. He and his wife, Jenny, were married in January of
>> 2006 and held their wedding reception in Bay 7 of the American
>> Tobacco Historic District. Andy is currently a stay-at-home
>> dad with their first child, Robbie. Andy's interests in
>> theater, kayaking, and hiking have led him to hold volunteer
>> positions with the Carolina Theatre and the Durham Open Space
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>> years, the Saturday morning, historic downtown Durham walking
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>> personal mail or email for our appeal for your help to get
>> back on track. Soon.
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>> PA Advocates Against "Electronic Billboards"
>> "Coming to Durham?" billboard
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>> At a recent membership meeting, Durham People's Alliance voted
>> to oppose a billboard industry initiative that would allow
>> electronic billboards to be installed along Durham area
>> highways. These bills boards waste energy, pose safety
>> challenges, and reduce the quality of life for neighborhoods
>> that already put up with traffic noise. IN addition, federal
>> law requires that, if future Durham citizens ever want. to
>> remove billboards they would have to reimburse the company for
>> the costs of the billboard AND the future revenue the
>> billboard would generate. The revenue generated by electronic
>> billboards would make such action cost prohibitive. Electronic
>> billboards would be here forever.
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>> The full text of the PA resolution can be seen at
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>> , and the issue will be covered in more depth in the upcoming
>> PA newsletter.
>>
>> PA takes (some) County Commissioners to task for Jordan Lake
>> survey vote
>>
>> Recently the Durham County Commission voted, 3-2, to support a
>> survey of the boundary of Jordan Lake paid for by a developer
>> who stands to benefit from a change in the lake's official
>> boundaries. PA responded in a letter to the County Commission:
>>
>> "The Durham People's Alliance opposes modifications of the
>> Critical Watershed Boundary of Jordan Lake based on a survey
>> paid for by a private developer with obvious self-interest.
>>
>> We are disappointed that a majority of CountyCommissioners
>> voted to send to the state Water Supply Watershed Protection
>> Program for approval, a survey that a developer has paid for
>> that coincidentally shifts the normal pool boundary away from
>> the developer's property, thereby increasing its value many
>> times over. No matter the accuracy or inaccuracy of the
>> survey, this is a dangerous precedent and does not serve the
>> best interests of the citizens of Durham. Any adjustments to
>> the normal pool boundary and critical watershed boundary
>> should be made only on the basis of an impartial and
>> independent survey by a firm hired by the Durham County
>> Commissioners."
>>
>> The full PA statement can be seen on the PA website:
>> www.durhampa.org.
>>
>> Immigrant Solidarity Committee of Durham being organized
>> Immigrant Solidarity Committee of Durham being organized --
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>> American Friends Service Committee. The objective: Triangle
>> residents working together to promote welcoming and
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>> 2009. Entitled "Hunger No More," this conference will assemble
>> individuals from all over the country to address ways people
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