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<p>Unfortunately I am unable to make the meeting due to a mandatory
work related meeting before USF school startes, however I would
like to participate in the survey. Any chance? <br>
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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 7/24/2019 6:26 PM, Marion Gwizdala
via NFBF-Tampa wrote:<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Dear Tampa Bay Chapter Members &
Supporters,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> As independent blind
residents of the Tampa Bay region, the most important issue we
face is the availability of a sound, effective, reliable
public transit system. Such a transit system allows us to
fully, freely, and independently access all our region has to
offer and fulfill all the responsibilities of our lives, such
as employment, medical appointments, social service
appointments, shopping, and recreation. As you know, voters in
Hillsborough County approved a $.01 sales tax of which 45%
would help improve the services of the Hillsborough Area
Regional Transit (HART). Commissioner Stacy White filed law
suits challenging the constitutionality of this referendum.
The judge has made his ruling and we owe it to ourselves and
the blind community to know what that ruling is and how it
will ultimately effect our lives.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> During our meeting this
Saturday, representatives from the Metropolitan Planning
Organization (MPO) will share more about this ruling and what
we, as a consumer organization of the blind, can do from here.
We will also have the opportunity to participate in a survey
to help the long-range planning of public transportation in
the Tampa Bay area. We have a very strong voice on this issue
and need to make that voice heard, so plan on attending this
crucial meeting!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">WHAT: Tampa Bay Chapter, National
Federation of the Blind of Florida Monthly Meeting<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">WHERE: O’Brien’s Irish Pub<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> 701 West Lumsden Road<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> Brandon, Florida<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> (On the corner of Lumsden
Road & Kings Avenue)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">WHEN: Saturday, July 27, 2019<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">TIME: 12:00 Noon - 2:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> (Doors open at 11:00 a.m.
for social time!)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">We look forward to seeing you there!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Fraternally yours,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Marion Gwizdala<o:p></o:p></p>
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