National Spotlight on Delaware TODAY

by Carol Ireland
President
White Clay Bicycle Club

Tuesday, June 19

The national focus is on Delaware this Wednesday. The Bond Committee of the General Assembly will be voting on whether to include in the state budget the $13 million Gov. Markell requested for biking and walking programs across the state.

If you can possibly take the time, please come to Dover to show your support for this funding. Several folks will be driving down from New Castle County, so contact me if you’d like to carpool.

If you haven’t done so already, please contact your state representative and senator today, asking that they encourage their colleagues on the Bond Committee to vote “yes” for the $13 million for biking and walking. To identify your legislators, and for a sample message to them, see: http://www.bikede.org/2012/05/30/millions-for-walking-and-bicycling-if-you-speak-up-this-week/.

Hope to see you in Dover!

Best regards,
Carol Ireland
President, WCBC

Governor Markell Needs 7 Votes For "Item 57" in the DelDOT Budget on Wednesday

WHAT: Delaware General Assembly committee vote on DelDOT capital budget, including proposal to invest over $10 million in walking and bicycling (see “Item 57” at right).

WHEN: 1PM, Wednesday (June 20)

WHERE: Joint Finance Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Legislative Hall, Dover

Conservative business dress (suit and tie for men; dresses, suits or nice slacks/shirts for women) is appropriate for Legislative Hall.

Email Carol Ireland if you would like help arranging a carpool with other folks going to Dover on Wednesday for this historic vote.

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