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Sebastian,
Congratulations. What a masterful job you did this evening of managing what
turned out to be a most civil, productive and exemplary meeting of neighbors
who care for their neighborhood.
And, I was so heartened to know how many people in the neighborhood are willing
to attend and participate. What a lovely surpise. Perhaps, we can become a
very viable neighborhood in terms of numbers of participants in the NA process.
We are more likely to have a voice with all the various city entities if our
numbers grow.
Again, thank you, Sebastian and Annie, for all your hard work, for how
conscientious you are, for your integrity and honesty.
Very well done!
Mary Patrick
Quoting Sebastian Wren :
>
> Hello everybody. We had an amazing turnout at our meeting tonight --
> more than 150 people turned out to decide whether we, as a neighborhood,
> should support a compatibility variance for the Parker and Howard's
> sites.
>
> I will admit that I was afraid this would be a contentious meeting, but
> it wasn't -- everybody was civil and respectful. I am so proud to live
> in this neighborhood with so many smart and engaged people.
>
> After a great deal of discussion, we voted, and the results are in:
>
> 78 people voted to support the compatibility variance.
> 79 people voted to oppose the compatibility variance.
>
> The results were counted 4 times by independent and unbiased counters,
> with lots of people looking on.
>
> Some people said that they really would like to hear more about the
> proposed development, but that, of course, is up to Endeavor to decide.
> If they want to come back to the neighborhood and continue dialog with
> the neighborhood about this development, we would certainly welcome
> that.
>
> For now, however, I will be writing a letter to the City of Austin Board
> of Adjustment describing the results of this election. They will
> consider this letter at their October 8th hearing to consider Endeavor's
> application for a variance.
>
> Again, this has been a heated conversation, and a lot of people have had
> their feelings hurt by things that have been said recently. I truly
> believe that the emotion displayed has stemmed from a desire to do what
> is best for our neighborhood. And I am so proud that when we finally do
> come together face-to-face, we can talk with civility and decorum.
>
> Thank you to everybody who has invested so much into this project. What
> happens next is entirely up to Endeavor. I hope to hear from Jamil
> soon, and when I do, I'll share his thoughts with neighbors.
>
> Good night everybody.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Sebastian Wren
>
> ____________________________________________
> Sebastian Wren, Ph.D.
> Director
> http://BalancedReading.com
>
>
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